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View article: Urban pearl millet farmers’ perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies in Niamey commune V, the Sahel
Urban pearl millet farmers’ perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies in Niamey commune V, the Sahel Open
Climate variability in the Niamey region presents a dual-faceted challenge. Yet most studies focus on broader farming systems. This study investigated the climate change perceptions and adaptation strategies developed by urban pearl millet…
View article: Prospection and Collection of Striga hermonthica Ecotypes and Cultivated Millet in Niger: Towards Improved Control Strategies
Prospection and Collection of Striga hermonthica Ecotypes and Cultivated Millet in Niger: Towards Improved Control Strategies Open
Among the dominat food crops (millet, sorghum, cowpea), millet holds a central place in the national food security strategy. However, production remains insufficient to meet the population's needs. This productivity gap is attributed to va…
View article: Short-term effects of cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata [L.] Walp) cultivation and mineral fertilization on soil bacterial abundance and chemical properties
Short-term effects of cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata [L.] Walp) cultivation and mineral fertilization on soil bacterial abundance and chemical properties Open
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp) is recognized for enhancing soil fertility through rhizosphere processes, yet its influence on bulk soil microbial and chemical properties remains poorly documented. This study assessed the short-term e…
View article: Exploring the benefits of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Lam. its contribution in strengthening resilience in the Sahel: an explicative review
Exploring the benefits of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Lam. its contribution in strengthening resilience in the Sahel: an explicative review Open
View article: Short-term influence of cowpea crop and mineral fertilization on the spatial and temporal distribution of soil microbiological and chemical properties
Short-term influence of cowpea crop and mineral fertilization on the spatial and temporal distribution of soil microbiological and chemical properties Open
The role of cowpea in improving soil fertility has been extensively studied at the rhizosphere level, yet its impact on bare soil properties remains unclear. Soil fertility management is crucial for sustainable agriculture, particularly in…
View article: Assessing Environmental and Social Outcomes of Unregulated Urban Land Development and Flood Risks in Niamey-5 District, Niger
Assessing Environmental and Social Outcomes of Unregulated Urban Land Development and Flood Risks in Niamey-5 District, Niger Open
This study examines the vulnerabilities to flood risks arising from the urban soil production process. To achieve this objective, a quantitative data collection approach from households and the creation of thematic maps was used. Land use …
View article: Peri-urbanization and Land Transformations in the Niamey 5 Municipal District
Peri-urbanization and Land Transformations in the Niamey 5 Municipal District Open
Peri-urbanization is a universal phenomenon and more and more African cities are in a dynamic of peri-urbanization. This article aims to identify and analyze the implications of this phenomenon in the Niamey 5 Communal Arrondissement. To d…
View article: Urban Land Vulnerability in a Sahelian City in West Africa: The Case of the Niamey 5 Communal District, Niger
Urban Land Vulnerability in a Sahelian City in West Africa: The Case of the Niamey 5 Communal District, Niger Open
Urban land vulnerability leads to many socioeconomic and environmental problems. Sahelian cities face this problem due to the non-respect of urban planning documents. Therefore, this study tries to determine the different forms of househol…
View article: Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger
Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger Open
Climate change affects peri-urban agricultural systems. However, most studies on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) often focused on climate-smart villages in the Sahel region. This study investigated peri-urban farming systems in West Africa…
View article: Short-Term Effects of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata [L.] Walp) Cultivation and Mineral Fertilization on Soil Bacterial Abundance and Chemical Properties
Short-Term Effects of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata [L.] Walp) Cultivation and Mineral Fertilization on Soil Bacterial Abundance and Chemical Properties Open
View article: Degradation of Edible Woody Species Consumed during Periods of Food Shortage and Their Preferences among the Local Population in the Sudano-Sahelian Zones of Niger, West Africa Sahel
Degradation of Edible Woody Species Consumed during Periods of Food Shortage and Their Preferences among the Local Population in the Sudano-Sahelian Zones of Niger, West Africa Sahel Open
In Niger, forest formations constitute a source and a potential reservoir of food products for the populations who use them especially during periods of low food availability. Very little research has been carried out on the woody food spe…
View article: Effectiveness of climate information services: an evaluation of the accuracy and socio-economic benefits for smallholder farmers in Niger and Mali
Effectiveness of climate information services: an evaluation of the accuracy and socio-economic benefits for smallholder farmers in Niger and Mali Open
Climate information services are foundational means of building the farmer’s resilience. However, studies are scarce about the accuracy of climate information services in dryland regions such as the West Africa Sahel, like in Mali and Nige…
View article: Low-cost small-scale irrigation for developing an agroforestry system in the semi-arid zone of Niger: case of the apple of the Sahel (Ziziphus mauritiana L.)
Low-cost small-scale irrigation for developing an agroforestry system in the semi-arid zone of Niger: case of the apple of the Sahel (Ziziphus mauritiana L.) Open
Cultivation of the ‘Apple of the Sahel’ (also known as Indian Jujube) is central to the food security, nutrition, and income of rural communities in developing countries like Niger. However, rainfall variability significantly impacts the d…
View article: Use of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies in dry-season peri-urban agriculture in West Africa Sahel: A case study from Saga, Niger
Use of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies in dry-season peri-urban agriculture in West Africa Sahel: A case study from Saga, Niger Open
Climate change affects peri-urban agricultural systems. However, most studies focused on impacts on peri-urban and urban agriculture. This study only investigated peri-urban farming systems in West African Sahel cities. Globally, agricultu…
View article: Clipping Effect on Growth and Plant Water Use Response to Diurnal Variation of Vapor Pressure Deficit in &lt;i&gt;Cenchrus&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;biflorus&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;Roxb
Clipping Effect on Growth and Plant Water Use Response to Diurnal Variation of Vapor Pressure Deficit in <i>Cenchrus</i><i> </i><i>biflorus</i><i> </i>Roxb Open
Cenchrus biflorus called Karangiya in the Hausa language is an annual pastoral grass which is a valuable herbaceous fodder in dry land region in the context of climate change. However, little is known about the plant water use under the ef…
View article: Effects of Bush Fires on Biodiversity in West Africa Sahel: A Review
Effects of Bush Fires on Biodiversity in West Africa Sahel: A Review Open
Bush fire is one of the drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. However, the impact of bush fires on biodiversity in the West Africa Sahel is not well documented. Therefore, this study reviewed the effects of bush fires on biodiversity, th…
View article: Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West African Sahel: A Review
Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West African Sahel: A Review Open
Mining activities have led to the depletion of over 577.15 km² of forest area in the West African Sahel zone. These have destroyed the habitats of mammals, including elephants and giraffes, as well as economic trees and grass species, and …
View article: The potential biomass resources for a sustainable bioenergy planning in West Africa: insight from Niger
The potential biomass resources for a sustainable bioenergy planning in West Africa: insight from Niger Open
Sub-Sahara Africa main energy supply comes from forest and coal mining. Indeed, wood is largely the most energy source that has been using in Niger, leading several environmental and climate impact. Consequence of the limited power Supply;…
View article: Lake Guidimouni: Diversity of Vertebrate Fauna and its Threats
Lake Guidimouni: Diversity of Vertebrate Fauna and its Threats Open
Lakes provide many services to humanity. However human activities affect negatively the function of the lakes to deliver their values to society. It is in this sense, this study tried to assess the effects of human activities on the drylan…
View article: Climate Change and Biodiversity in West Africa Sahel: A Review
Climate Change and Biodiversity in West Africa Sahel: A Review Open
Climate change has many effects on biodiversity. Few studies have focused on the consequences of climate change on biodiversity in West Africa Sahel which is one of the most sensitive regions to climate change. Thus, this study examined th…
View article: Impacts of Terrorism on Biodiversity Management in West Africa Sahel: A Review
Impacts of Terrorism on Biodiversity Management in West Africa Sahel: A Review Open
Over the past 50 years, a number of homegrown solutions and international development assistance have been initiated and implemented to address the West Africa Sahel region’s biodiversity resources decline. This ranges from indigenous/comm…
View article: Role of agroforestry parklands in livelihood supports in the rural area of the Sahelo-Sudanian zone in Niger
Role of agroforestry parklands in livelihood supports in the rural area of the Sahelo-Sudanian zone in Niger Open
Several studies were made in Niger, but there is little data on agroforestry studies in two relatively different ecosystems. Therefore, the aim is to determine the services provided by agroforestry parklands and carbon stock estimation in …
View article: Combined effect of fertilizer micro-dosing and intercropped millet/cowpea effect on agronomic and economic advantages in prone Sahel area, Niger
Combined effect of fertilizer micro-dosing and intercropped millet/cowpea effect on agronomic and economic advantages in prone Sahel area, Niger Open
View article: Woody species in the urban schoolyards in West Africa Sahel cities in Niger: diversity and benefits for green schools
Woody species in the urban schoolyards in West Africa Sahel cities in Niger: diversity and benefits for green schools Open
Urban schoolyards are essential in biodiversity conservation; they provide numerous ecosystem services to students, school managers, and the city where the schools are located. However, limited or no studies have explored the role of urban…
View article: URBAN GREEN SPACES ACCESSIBILITY: THE CURRENT STATE IN NIAMEY CITY, NIGER
URBAN GREEN SPACES ACCESSIBILITY: THE CURRENT STATE IN NIAMEY CITY, NIGER Open
The high rate of urbanization noticed at the global, regional, and national level, increases the land, energy, and water demand with adverse effects on the environment, thereby decreasing residents' wellbeing and resilience. In this regard…
View article: PERI-URBAN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES: PERCEPTION OF THE VISITORS OF THE PARK OF FUNAAB ZOO, ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA
PERI-URBAN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES: PERCEPTION OF THE VISITORS OF THE PARK OF FUNAAB ZOO, ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA Open
Zoo parks are mainly perceived as recreational areas. However, they could be suppliers of ecosystem services, which could enhance overall societal wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the visitors’ perception of the ecosyst…
View article: Determinants of the Urban Green Spaces Management Practices in the City of Niamey, Niger
Determinants of the Urban Green Spaces Management Practices in the City of Niamey, Niger Open
View article: Private Telecommunication Companies and Climate Finance: Evidence from the Niger Republic
Private Telecommunication Companies and Climate Finance: Evidence from the Niger Republic Open
Recently, the number of private telecommunication companies is increasing in the West African region. These private companies could be key actors in financing climate actions in their operating countries. Yet, the contribution of private t…
View article: Role of Urban Zoological Park in Woody Species Conservation and Carbon Sequestration: Insight from Funaab Zoo Park in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Role of Urban Zoological Park in Woody Species Conservation and Carbon Sequestration: Insight from Funaab Zoo Park in Abeokuta, Nigeria Open
This study determines the role of FUNAAB zoo park Abeokuta, Ogun State in tree biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration of Abeokuta city in Nigeria. A systematic sampling approach was used and the tree biodiversity inventory was …
View article: Contributions and Appreciation of Adansonia digitata L. Food Products in Zinder Region, Niger
Contributions and Appreciation of Adansonia digitata L. Food Products in Zinder Region, Niger Open
Wild tree species play an important role in the diet of the people. However, few studies tried to assess the food products of those wild tree species in Sahel region. This study focuses on identifying the contribution of Adansonia digitata…