Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review
Climate change poses significant challenges to Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector, threatening the livelihoods of millions and exacerbating food insecurity and poverty. This review paper comprehensively examines the impacts of climate change on livestock farming systems in the region,...
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| description | Climate change poses significant challenges to Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector, threatening the livelihoods of millions and exacerbating food insecurity and poverty. This review paper comprehensively examines the impacts of climate change on livestock farming systems in the region, including changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and the spread of diseases and pests. Additionally, it explores mitigation strategies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector, considering adaptation measures, sustainable livestock management practices, and policy interventions. By synthesizing existing research and identifying gaps in knowledge, this paper provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to address the complex challenges posed by climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. Effective mitigation strategies are crucial for safeguarding livelihoods, promoting food security, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of livestock farming in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9eccdac760de4d6f8bd1de3d3de1033c2025-08-20T03:47:45ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Pastoralism2041-71362025-05-011510.3389/past.2025.1422514225Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief reviewKelvin NgongoloLeopody GayoClimate change poses significant challenges to Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector, threatening the livelihoods of millions and exacerbating food insecurity and poverty. This review paper comprehensively examines the impacts of climate change on livestock farming systems in the region, including changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and the spread of diseases and pests. Additionally, it explores mitigation strategies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector, considering adaptation measures, sustainable livestock management practices, and policy interventions. By synthesizing existing research and identifying gaps in knowledge, this paper provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to address the complex challenges posed by climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. Effective mitigation strategies are crucial for safeguarding livelihoods, promoting food security, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of livestock farming in the region.https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/past.2025.14225/fullsustainable agriculturevulnerabilityresiliencesmallholder farmersadaptation |
| spellingShingle | Kelvin Ngongolo Leopody Gayo Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review Pastoralism sustainable agriculture vulnerability resilience smallholder farmers adaptation |
| title | Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review |
| title_full | Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review |
| title_fullStr | Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review |
| title_short | Climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa’s livestock production sector. A brief review |
| title_sort | climate change impacts and mitigation strategies in sub saharan africa s livestock production sector a brief review |
| topic | sustainable agriculture vulnerability resilience smallholder farmers adaptation |
| url | https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/past.2025.14225/full |
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