The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security: A Case Study of Famine in Sahel, West Africa

Abstract

Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, weakening economies and increasing food scarcity. This study examines the specific impacts of climate change on hunger in the Sahel region of West Africa. This research aims to identify how climate change affects agricultural productivity, the availability of air resources, and community migration patterns, as well as initiating adaptation strategies that can increase food security. The Sahel region is facing increasing drought, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures, which are having a detrimental impact on agriculture, air resources, and food security. These challenges lead to malnutrition, social instability, and changes in migration patterns. There are efforts that must be made to overcome the hunger crisis in the Sahel region. This aims to reduce the higher the rate of hunger and death, if there is no support, people live without sufficient food and nutrition. This study highlights the urgent need for targeted adaptation strategies, such as climate-resilient crops and improved air management, to increase food security. Understanding these impacts is critical to developing effective mitigation strategies. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive data analysis. Thus, this research will provide important insights for policy makers and stakeholders in formulating effective solutions to address food challenges in Sahel.