Mixed-methods research reveals climate change impacts on food security and health in Eritrea, suggesting urgent resilience measures.
The Sahel region in Eritrea is facing significant climate change impacts, affecting human security and livelihoods. A mixed-methods research design combining quantitative data from climate change indicators with qualitative interviews to assess human security dimensions such as food security, health, and safety. There is a notable decline in crop yields by 15% due to prolonged drought periods affecting over 60% of the farming population. Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities leading to increased risks of malnutrition and displacement among Sahelian communities. Implementing early warning systems for climate-related disasters, improving access to agricultural insurance, and enhancing community resilience programmes are recommended.
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Fasil Abraha (2013) studied this question.