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Northern Nigeria
Northern desertification and land stress
Dryland degradation is increasing pressure on grazing lands, crop systems and water access in several states. Vegetative cover is declining and exposure to wind-driven soil loss is growing, forcing livestock keepers and smallholder farmers to adapt under greater climate variability. Support for restoration and soil-moisture management remains limited relative to the scale of the need.
Updated Updated 2026-08Severity: Moderate
Research & Documentation in progress
DOCUMENTATION IN PROGRESS
DOCUMENTATION IN PROGRESS
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Evidence and current condition
- Observed decline in vegetative cover and growing exposure to wind-driven soil loss.
- Livestock and smallholder production systems are adapting under greater climate variability.
- Support for restoration and soil moisture management remains limited.
Required interventions
- Agroforestry, shelterbelt and soil moisture retention measures.
- Dryland restoration linked to local grazing management.
- Training for adaptation planning and seedling maintenance.
Funding and support needed
Documentation is being prepared for implementation support and community participation.
Funding progressDocumentation in progress
Covers: Restoration, community training and adaptation support
Potential funding partners
Institutions aligned with this work
ACReSALEIB-NEWMAPWorld Bank environmental programmesState environmental agenciesUniversities and research institutesConservation and development NGOs
These are potential alignment examples, not confirmed funding commitments. Partner documentation will be updated as conversations progress.
How others can help
- • Donate to support field documentation, community workshops and restoration work.
- • Partner with the project for research collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- • Volunteer for data review, outreach or event support where available.