Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Fagbemi, Fisayo; Oke, Dorcas Funmilola; Fajingbesi, Adeyemi

doi:10.1016/j.fufo.2023.100216

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“…The analysis also revealed ~7% greater production damage from more recent droughts. Some statistical models include economic factors, such as GDP, with panel data in Africa, but most focus on changes in mean climate variables [ 34 ] due to the rare occurrence of climate extremes in history.…”

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Weather Extremes Shock Maize Production: Current Approaches and Future Research Directions in Africa

Du,

Xiong

2024

Plants

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Extreme weather events have led to widespread yield losses and significant global economic damage in recent decades. African agriculture is particularly vulnerable due to its harsh environments and limited adaptation capacity. This systematic review analyzes 96 articles from Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, focusing on biophysical studies related to maize in Africa and worldwide. We investigated the observed and projected extreme weather events in Africa, their impacts on maize production, and the approaches used to assess these effects. Our analysis reveals that drought, heatwaves, and floods are major threats to African maize production, impacting yields, suitable cultivation areas, and farmers’ livelihoods. While studies have employed various methods, including field experiments, statistical models, and process-based modeling, African research is often limited by data gaps and technological constraints. We identify three main gaps: (i) lack of reliable long-term experimental and empirical data, (ii) limited access to advanced climate change adaptation technologies, and (iii) insufficient knowledge about specific extreme weather patterns and their interactions with management regimes. This review highlights the urgent need for targeted research in Africa to improve understanding of extreme weather impacts and formulate effective adaptation strategies. We advocate for focused research on data collection, technology transfer, and integration of local knowledge with new technologies to bolster maize resilience and food security in Africa.

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Weather Extremes Shock Maize Production: Current Approaches and Future Research Directions in Africa

Du,

Xiong

2024

Plants

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“…The impact of climate change on Green Total Factor Productivity (GTFP) manifests primarily in several aspects. Firstly, it directly affects the output of the agricultural and industrial sectors (Fagbemi et al, 2023;Hanslow et al, 2014;Khan et al, 2020). Excessive or inadequate temperatures and precipitation influence crop growth, thus reducing agricultural productivity.…”

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The Impact of Climate Change on the Development of Circular Economy in China: A Perspective on Green Total Factor Productivity

2024

Global NEST Journal

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<p>In the process of China's transition to high-quality development, the circular economy, as a key strategy for achieving green growth, is of significant importance in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. This study employs the SBM-GML model to analyze the Green Total Factor Productivity (GTFP) of 30 provinces in China from 2005 to 2019, exploring the influence of climate change on the development of the circular economy. The research finds that although China's GTFP shows an overall upward trend, indicating some achievements in the circular economy, the performance in the eastern region significantly outperforms other regions, with technological progress being the primary driver of growth. The impact of climate change on GTFP varies with temperature changes and exhibits differentiated characteristics in different regions. Based on these findings, this paper puts forward a series of policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the practice of the circular economy, enhancing resource utilization efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and addressing the challenges of climate change through promoting green low-carbon development, optimizing industrial structure, and formulating adaptive environmental regulations.</p>

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“…This means that climate change appears to have contributed significantly to the food insecurity challenges in the region. Through changes in average temperature and rainfall patterns, climate change could exacerbate existing threats and problems related to food production in the SSA region (Fisayo & Oke & Fajingbesi, 2023).…”

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The Impact of the Industrialized Nation's CO2 Emissions on Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Studies from South Africa, Nigeria and the DR Congo

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2024

SSRN Journal

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Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Cited by 14 publications

References 39 publications

Weather Extremes Shock Maize Production: Current Approaches and Future Research Directions in Africa

Weather Extremes Shock Maize Production: Current Approaches and Future Research Directions in Africa

The Impact of Climate Change on the Development of Circular Economy in China: A Perspective on Green Total Factor Productivity

The Impact of the Industrialized Nation's CO2 Emissions on Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Studies from South Africa, Nigeria and the DR Congo

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