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Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks and Trace Gas Emissions from Burnt Lands Under Different Vegetation in Northern Ghana

Nyadzi, Emmanuel (WASCAL, 2014-06)

To determine the contributions of human activities on a changing climate do not only call for the assessment of main greenhouse gases but also trace gases emissions as well as variations of carbon sink in the soil. This ...
An Evaluation of the Impact of Tillage and Fertility Management nn Soil Carbon Sequestration at Minna in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Akpeokhai, Agatha Ochuware (WASCAL, 2014-07)

The impact of agronomic activities on soil carbon sequestration as an adaptation to the impacts of climate change was assessed in Niger state, southern Guinea savanna of Nigeria. Farmers’ observation of climate change ...
Gender and Land Use Decision Making in Response to Climate Variability in Dassari Watershed (Materi): Benin Republic

Dah-Gbeto, Afiavi Pelagie (WASCAL, 2014-07)

This study examines gender perspective when addressing responses to climate variability/ change and addresses some of the gaps in understanding how men and women farmers cope with climate variability in Dassari watershed. ...
Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks Under various Land Use/Land Cover Types in the Kintampo North Municipal, Ghana

Bessah, Enoch (WASCAL, 2014-07)

Climate change adaptation and mitigation in soils has gained much attention recently with the introduction of sustainable agriculture and land use management (SALM) practices by the World Bank. SALM enhances the ability ...
Sustainability of Fadama Farming System as an Adaptive Response to Climate Change And Variability in Southern Guinea Zone of Nigeria

Adenle, Ademola Andrew (WASCAL, 2014-07)

Over the centuries, the use of Fadama particularly for dry season farming has been of significance in many parts of Nigeria. The aim of this study is to assess the present state of Fadama land in the study area as a strategy ...
Assessment of the Impact of Climate and Land Use Changes on Pastoral Livestock Farming in Boulgou Province, South-Eastern Burkina Faso

Kima, Sophie Agnès (WASCAL, 2014-07)

In Burkina Faso, climate change and conversion of grazing area to cropland are the main challenge of pastoral livestock. This study seeks to examine the impact of climate and land use/cover change on pastoral livestock ...
Evaluation of Climate Variability and Land Use Change on Vegetation Dynamics in Fina Reserve, Mali

Sanogo, Karamoko (WASCAL, 2014-07)

The sustainable management of biodiversity and productivity in forested lands requires an understanding of main interactions between socioeconomic, biophysical factors and their response to environmental change. Fina reserve ...
Impact of Rainfall and Temperature Variability on Agriculture in Dosso and Maradi Regions of Niger Republic: A Ricardian Approach

Garba Hima, Mamane Bello (WASCAL, 2014-07)

This study assesses the impact of climate variability on crop agriculture in Maradi and Dosso regions of Niger Republic. It is based on farm data collected from over 200 farmers. Annual crop net revenue is regressed on ...
Seasonal Variation on Soil Nutrient Availability for Plant Use and Farmers Adaptation Strategies in North Bank Region of The Gambia

Sonko, Ebrima (WASCAL, 2014-07)

This study examined seasonal variation on soil nutrient availability for plant use and farmers adaptation strategies in North Bank Region of The Gambia. The aim was to evaluate nutrient levels in the soil interface by ...
An Appraisal of the Trends in Land Use/Cover Change Following Climate Variability in Ogou District, Togo

Akamah, Abel Kokouvi (WASCAL, 2014-07)

This study conducted in Ogou District (Togo, West Africa) attempted to bring out scientific evidence of climate variability/change in the study area which is the major food crops production zone for the Plateaux Region, ...
Site Selection for Urban Forestry Development as a Mitigant of Climate Change in Ilorin Area, Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

Asonibare, Femi Oluwatosin (WASCAL, 2015-06)

This study describes a site selection process for urban forestry development as a mitigant of climate change in Ilorin Area, Southern guinea savannah of Nigeria. Based on actual conditions of the study area and other related ...
Analysing Climate Change Projection on Water Availability for Rainfed Agriculture in Awun Basin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Gbangou, Talardia (WASCAL, 2015-09)

This study investigates the impact of climate change projections on water availability for rainfed agriculture in Awun basin, Kwara State, Nigeria using high resolution (25 km spatial resolution) RegCM4 simulations. The ...
Assessment of Vulnerability of Scattered Agroforestry Tree Species to Climate Change in Niger State, Nigeria

Allakonon, Marsanne Gloriose Bignon (WASCAL, 2015-09)

Climate change-induced impacts on trees has gained much more attention during the past years. In the tropics, more information on trees sensitivity to climate change is still needed. This study has assessed the vulnerability ...
Evaluation of Root and Tuber Crops Yield under the Changing Climatic Conditions in Kwara State, Nigeria

Larbi, Isaac (WASCAL, 2015-09)

This study evaluated root and tuber crops yield under the changing climatic conditions in Kwara State, located in the Guinea savannah Zone of Nigeria. Rainfall data (1975-2014), minimum and maximum temperature (1985-2014) ...
Assessment of the Impact of Climate Change on Land Use/Land Cover in Kogi State, Nigeria

Daou, Assitan (WASCAL, 2015-09)

Climate change and variability pose serious risks to rain-fed agricultural land use in the semi-dry agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Kogi State, is not an exception. Rainfall is becoming more unpredictable and unreliable ...
Household Vulnerability and Adaptation to Water Stress Induced by Climate Variability on Downstream Kaduna River Basin

Okafor, Gloria Chinwendu (WASCAL, 2015-09)

Water stress is one of the risks climatic variations poses to livelihoods and challenge that is confronting all continent of the World. This study aimed at investigating household vulnerability and adaptation to water ...
Impact of Land Use and Climate Change on Vegetation Dynamics of Doma Forest Reserve in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Moussa, Soulé (WASCAL, 2015-09)

Nigeria’ forests reserve are reducing due to human activities. Forest reserves in Nigeria are depleted as a result of cropland expansion, pastureland and logging activities. A lot of studies have showed that deforestation ...
Effects of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources in Kogi State, Nigeria Using Water Balance Method

Coulibaly Gnenakantanhan (WASCAL, 2015-09)

This study “Effects of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources in Kogi State using Water balance Method” was carried out to understand how change in climate condition affect the quantity aspect of groundwater. In order to ...
Remote Sensing and Gis-Based Assessment of Land Degradation Driven by Climate and Land Use Changes in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Bissadu, Kossi Dodzi (WASCAL, 2015-10)

Land degradation is one of the worldwide threats to the ecosystem, thereby reducing its capacity to provide the adequate ecosystem services. Sub-Saharan Africa is known as one of the most threatened regions by land degradation ...
Effect of Pre - Wetted Technique on Soil Temperature, Moisture Content, Organic Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Niger State, Nigeria

Koglo, Yawovi Séna (WASCAL, 2015-10)

Poor agricultural practices, depletion of croplands productivity and carbon pools have continued to exacerbate indirect greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions subsequently aggravating malnutrition and food security issues in ...

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