Enhancing Climate Resilience in Cabo Verde: Strategies, Challenges, and Opportunities
<p id="p1">Climate change presents significant challenges for Cabo Verde, especially impacting its agriculture sector, which is vital for the country’s economy. With an arid climate and limited land, Cabo Verde faces issues, such as soil degradation, drought, and a heavy reliance on food imports. These challenges are compounded by socio-economic factors, including widespread poverty and inequality, which exacerbate vulnerability and limit effective disaster risk management. Efforts to adapt to climate change include implementing soil and water conservation measures, such as terraces and drip irrigation, and diversifying income sources through remittances. A critical aspect of building resilience is integrating climate considerations into all public policy agendas. This involves leveraging traditional knowledge, promoting climate-smart technologies, and emphasizing gender equality to ensure that women, who play a crucial role in agriculture, are recognized as agents of transformation rather than just victims of climate change. Strengthening internal capacities and fostering international cooperation are essential for Cabo Verde to effectively address climate challenges. By adopting an integrated approach that combines technological innovation, community engagement, and strategic policy development, the country can turn climate challenges into opportunities and prosperity for sustainable growth and development.</p>
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