5 June marks World Environment Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and take action to preserve our planet. This year, we are highlighting the challenges faced by communities in sub-Saharan Africa as a result of climate change, which is affecting agricultural yields and jeopardising the food security of millions of people. Morija provides humanitarian aid and development solutions to these populations, focusing on innovative projects such as Agroforestry and Family Pasture Fields (CFB).
Climate challenges in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa faces major climatic challenges, such as prolonged droughts, floods and unstable rainfall. These phenomena make subsistence farming more difficult, jeopardising the food security of communities. Crops are affected, soils are impoverished and local populations are weakened.
Agroforestry: a sustainable approach
The Morija agroforestry project is an effective way of supporting local people in adapting to climate change. This method of cultivation involves combining fertilising trees, crops and/or livestock on the same plot of land. This approach improves soil fertility, reduces pesticide use and diversifies farmers’ sources of income. By integrating trees into farming systems, communities can benefit from forest products such as firewood and fruit, while protecting the environment.
Family woodland fields: a local response
Morija is developing the Family Pasture Fields project. This method of farming involves creating belts of trees and vegetation around agricultural plots. These belts act as natural barriers against erosion, reduce the effects of wind and rain, and encourage biodiversity. This farming practice boosts crop yields and improves resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters.
The role of Morija
Morija works closely with local communities, promoting these sustainable practices and offering technical, material and financial support to farmers. Through training in agroforestry techniques and the development of family woodland fields, local people are empowered to face the challenges of climate change by improving their livelihoods.
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