The Drylands Coordination Group (DCG) is a network for capacity building through exchange of practical experience and appropriate knowledge on food security in the drylands of Africa. The DCG networks in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali, and Sudan consist of NGOs as well as research institutions and governmental structures. DCG Norway administers funds from Norad to research projects and from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to information and policy work linked to the UNCCD and dryland challenges.
Climate change adaptation - External Publications
Agroecology
Agroecology, a transition towards sustainable livelihoods and development: Actors' points of view
April 2013
This report shows the results of a study aimed at developping techniques and approaches of rainwater harvesting and use to contribute to improved water access and food security in arid zones in Mali. Read more »
Food Security and Climate Change
Food Security and Climate Change: A Report by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition
April 2013
This report published by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) reviews the impacts that the physical effects of climate change can have on food security and the role of agricultural adaptation in this context. In addition, policy strategies to deal with these challenges are discussed. Read more »
Conservation Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture: : Opportunities for intensified farming and environmental conservation in dry areas
Research to Action 2 | April 2012
This report by ICARDA presents examples, approaches and evidence on conservation agriculture and its potential for use in low-income countries. It is designed to help policy makers and development partners appreciate the issues and evaluate how conservation agriculture can contribute to rural development and food security goals, paving the way for its adoption as a national agricultural strategy. Read more »
Sustainable Production Systems in Dry Areas
Which Objectives for Development Cooperations?
March 2012
The report on sustainable production systems in dry areas was written by a consultancy bureau based on a collective work bringing together representatives of civil society organisations, research institutes, administration and public organisations. Read more »
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Possible Roles of Agricultural Universities in a Strengthened Norwegian Climate Change Engagement in
March 2012
Noragric Report No 64. Department of International Environment and Development Studies. Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Read more »
Pastoral pathways
Pastoral pathways: Climate change adaptation lessons from Ethiopia
September 2011
This report aims to understand the vulnerability contexts that are challenging the livelihoods of pastoralist in Ethiopia, looking into different options for adaptation to climate change . Read more »
Tackling Climate Change
Publication by Action by Churches Together (ACT)
January 2010
The world community is confronted with a growing number of disasters caused or aggravated by climate change. This publication provides practical case studies of successful disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation projects implemented by ACT members or their partners around the world. Read more »
Climate Change impacts on Hydrology, Ethiopia
Published by International Water Management Institute, Utahstate University. 2008 | July 2009
This report aims to evaluate the impacts of climate change on both hydrologic regimes and water resources of the Upper Blue Nile River Basin in Ethiopia where observed hydrologic data are limited. Read more »
The impact of climate variability and climate change on water and Food Outcomes
March 2009
The agricultural sector is the largest consumer of water resources, and variability in water supply has a major influence on health and welfare in poor areas. With water scarcity and extreme weather events expected to increase under climate change, water security could decline significantly in rural areas. Read more »
Effect of Climate on Livestock Production
February 2009
Ethiopian Society of Animal Production. Newsletter, issue No 21, 2009 Read more »
Climate Change in Eastern and Southern Africa: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
Report 2008:2 from GECHS, University of Oslo
October 2008
Africa as a whole is considered to be among the most vulnerable regions to climate variability and change due in part to a lack of financial, institutional and technological capacity. However, the role that non-climatic factors play in exacerbating or reducing the impacts of climate change creates a highly differentiated picture. A number of important findings have emerged from the climate change and development literature, and from analyses of risks and hazards. Read more »
Moving beyond forestry laws in Sahelian countries
Policy brief by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Union.
January 2008
Sahelian rural populations’ needs are sourced from on-farm indigenous tree species. Access, use and management of indigenous tree species within their territories are restricted however, by forestry laws hence limiting livelihoods. This has built suspicion and discontent between foresters and natural resource users. Read more »
Saving lives through livelihoods:
August 2006
Critical gaps in the response to the drought in the Greater Horn of Africa. Read more »