Sunu Euleuk, Sunu Ecosystème - Transition to agro-ecological territories

Since the agricultural crisis of the 1970s, Senegal's groundnut-growing basin has been one of the main regions of departure for emigration (domestic and foreign). The Sine-Saloum is a poor, predominantly agricultural region that is having to cope with a change in the production paradigm. Low levels of agricultural productivity and attractiveness, and the lack of job opportunities within and outside the sector, are exacerbating the economic difficulties faced by families. This situation of vulnerability and food insecurity is compounded by climate change, which is accentuating extremes (drought, variability/intensity of rainfall), accelerating the gradual loss of biodiversity, soils and ecosystems.

The aim of the project is to support the transition from rain-fed subsistence farming (which is highly exposed and vulnerable to climatic hazards) to resilient small-scale farming that strengthens food sovereignty while respecting the balance of ecosystems. Sustainable restoration of production bases, control of the water cycle and easy access to land are key drivers of this desired change.