Agroecology and adaptation to climate change

Agroecology and adaptation to climate change Agroecology offers several potentialities for adaptation to climate change and contributes to mitigating the effects of climate change and strengthening the resilience of agricultural systems: 1. Crop diversification: Agroecology encourages crop diversification, which can help mitigate risks associated with climate variations. By growing a variety of plants, farmers can better adapt to changing conditions and reduce their dependence on a single crop sensitive to extreme weather conditions. 2. Soil Conservation Practices: Agroecological techniques focus on preserving and improving soil health. Practices such as crop rotation, ground cover and agroforestry help prevent erosion, maintain soil fertility and improve water retention, which is crucial for coping with changes in precipitation patterns. In addition, healthy soil stores more CO2. 3. Promotion of biodiversity: Agroecology encourages the creation of diversified agricultural ecosystems. The presence of richer biodiversity can strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems by providing ecosystem services such as pollination, pest regulation and disease resistance. 4. Use of organic inputs: Agroecology generally limits the use of chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, instead favoring practices such as composting, crop rotation and the use of organic fertilizers. This helps reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture while improving soil health. 5. Adaptation to local conditions and traditional knowledge: The agroecological approach takes into account local specificities and traditional knowledge, which allows farmers to implement practices adapted to the particular climatic conditions of their region.

Several adaptation projects implemented by Luxembourg NGOs and their partners promote agroecological practices

Ténado - Project to adapt agricultural production to climate change using renewable energy. Chrëschte mam Sahel Foundation – Christians for the Sahel (CPS).

https://www.voices4climate.lu/projet-t%C3%A9nado

Adaptation to climate change in Senegal. Chrëschte mam Sahel Foundation – Christians for the Sahel (CPS) https://sahel.lu/fr/actions-au-burkina-faso/nos-projets/changement-climatique/