Transition to Agro Ecological Ecosystems
Senegal, Kaolack Region
Intervention areas: Keur Maba, Ndramé Escale, Wack Ngouma, Keur Madiabel
Disaster Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration
2021–2025 · Completed
Landscape & Rainfall Context
Predominantly agricultural territories facing food insecurity, soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation, intensified by climate variability and increasing pressure on rain fed production systems.
Project Focus
Support the transition from traditional rain fed agriculture to resilient agro ecological farming systems that strengthen food sovereignty while restoring ecosystems, improving soil health, managing the water cycle, and securing access to land.
Key Solutions Implemented
Agroecological practices and training | Soil restoration and erosion control systems |
Rainwater retention and water cycle management | Reforestation and tree planting | Market gardening and rice cultivation support | Beekeeping development | Capacity building for producers and local institutions | Environmental education and awareness raising
Impact snapshot / Direct beneficiaries
320
producers supported
1500
households reached
6280
community members reached
3100
pupils and students benefiting from environmental education
48
university students and teachers involved
255
municipal and technical staff engaged
48
support staff involved
4
production areas supported ( market gardening, rice cultivation, tree planting, and beekeeping)
5%
of erosion prone sites treated with anti erosion systems
3/6
rainwater retention areas rehabilitated
1
reforestation of a School of Ecosystems as a living laboratory
Ongoing
awareness campaigns promoting agroecological transition
completed
technical studies completed to strengthen infrastructure management, agroecological training, and product marketing
Local implementation partners
Caritas Kaolack
Donors and supporters
Fédération Genevoise de Coopération (FGC)
Sustainable Development Goals
Sunu Ëulëuk, Sunu Ecosystem Senegal – Project factsheet (PDF)