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Developing countries contribute less to climate change; however, they are the ones experiencing the most severe consequences. Floods, prolonged drought periods, desertification, rising temperatures, and loss of biodiversity particularly affect these nations

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Climate change is an epochal event that affects all living beings on the planet. Originating from the consumption of fossil fuels in industrialized countries and exacerbated by deforestation, it primarily impacts the countries of the Global South. In areas already at the limit of habitability, even a minimal increase in temperature can render continued habitation impossible, forcing inhabitants to migrate. Climate change induces profound transformations in the territory and its resources and it is essential to understand the factors regulating these processes to evaluate the effects and socio-economic repercussions. This understanding is crucial for implementing sustainable strategies and forms of resilience to protect and enable the adequate development of local communities. In its cooperation and research projects, CISAO consistently promotes techniques and practices aimed at eliminating the causes of climate change and mitigating its effects. This involves the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources. Among these practices are the use of renewable energy, sustainable water use, the reduction and elimination of biomass use as domestic fuel, reforestation and agroforestry.
publications
  • Bonetto, S.; Facello, A.; Cristofori, E.I.; Camaro, W.; Demarchi, A. An Approach to Use Earth Observation Data as Support to Water Management Issues in the Ethiopian Rift. In Climate Change Adaptation in Africa: Fostering Resilience and Capacity to Adapt. Climate Change Management; Leal Filho, W., Belay, S., Kalangu, J., Means, W., Munishi, P., Musiyiwa, K., Eds.; Springer: Cham, Switzerland, 2016; pp. 357–374.
  • Dan-Badjo, A.T.; Diadie, H.O.; Bonetto, S.M.R.; Semita, C.; Cristofori, E.I.; Facello, A. Using Improved Varieties of Pearl Millet in Rainfed Agriculture in Response to Climate Change: A Case Study in the Tillabéri Region in Niger. In Climate Change Research at Universities: Addressing the Mitigation and Adaptation Challenges; Leal Filho, W., Ed.; Springer International Publishing: Cham, Switzerland, 2017; pp. 345–358.
  • Dan-Badjo, A.T.; Diadie, H.O.; Bonetto, S.M.R.; Semita, C.; Cristofori, E.I.; Facello, A. Using Improved Varieties of Pearl Millet in Rainfed Agriculture in Response to Climate Change: A Case Study in the Tillabéri Region in Niger. In Climate Change Research at Universities: Addressing the Mitigation and Adaptation Challenges; Leal Filho, W., Ed.; Springer International Publishing: Cham, Switzerland, 2017; pp. 345–358.
  • Lasagna, M.; Bonetto, S.M.R.; Debernardi, L.; De Luca, D.A.; Semita, C.; Caselle, C. Groundwater Resources Assessment for Sustainable Development in South Sudan. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5580.
  • Perotti, L.; Dino, G.A.; Lasagna, M.; Moussa, K.; Spadafora, F.; Yadji, G.; Dan-Badjo, A.T.; De Luca, D.A. Monitoring of Urban Growth and its Related Environmental Impacts: Niamey Case Study (Niger). Energy Procedia 2016, 97, 37–43.
  • Possible impact of pelletised crop residues use as a fuel for cooking in Niger – Capitolo per “Renewing Local Planning to Face climate Change in the Tropics. Bridging Modern and Traditional Knowledge”, a cura di M. Tiepolo, A. Pezzoli, V. Tarchiani, 2017. (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-59096-7)
  • Solo N.,Ramanankierana N.P., Miasa E., Donno D., Baohanta R., Rakotoniaina R.E., Soifoini T., Giacoma C., Beccaro G.L (2020). Seasonal climatic change affects lychee (Nephelium lychee Cambess) phenology in Madagascar. ACTA HORTICULTURAE, vol. 1267, p. 125-130, ISSN: 0567-7572, doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1267.20

projects

CLICHA

Climate Change in Agriculture

Period: 15/10/17 – 14/10/25

Project Leader: Riccardo FORTINA

Funders: EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Description: Among the various topics that could be addressed from an environmental protection perspective, the consortium has chosen agriculture because it plays a vital role in the Tunisian economy. Agricultural and rural economies have experienced a decline due to the unsustainability of current production systems, inadequate market access, and low profitability in agriculture. These limitations have been further exacerbated by climate change, which is estimated to further reduce food production in Tunisia, mainly due to lack of precipitation; a decrease of 10 to 30% is projected by 2050.

The project consortium adopts an interdisciplinary approach to this complex issue; various disciplines are called upon to address it. All six participating HEIs in the project will work together in this direction with the support of more “technical” partners. Therefore, the consortium has decided to name the project “Climate Change in Agriculture/Cambio Climatico in Agricoltura-CLICHA” to signify that new approaches to agriculture are essential, now more than ever.

The overall objective of this project is to train qualified scholars who can contribute to the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture rapidly absorbed by the labor market. These scientists could become a key element for a more sustainability-conscious social transformation in agriculture, production, consumption, and lifestyle.

LIVECLIC

Sustainable Adaptation of Livestock Production to Climate Change

Period: 01/03/22 – 31/12/23

Project Leader: FORTINA RICCARDO

Funders: EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Description: LIVECLIC is a project focusing on sustainable adaptation to climate change in the context of livestock production. The main objective is the design and development of training courses to raise awareness among all stakeholders in the sector who will contribute to the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. The target audience for the courses will include livestock breeders, members of cooperative associations, professionals in the food sector, professionals in storage, transportation, and logistics, consumer organizations, and last but not least, consumers who will thus have the opportunity to change habits and lifestyles by choosing a healthier diet and learning about good practices to reduce food waste. The educational outcomes could be beneficial for the entire society in terms of a more sustainable approach to agriculture, production, consumption, and life.