article · Ecofeminism and Climate Change
Understanding the interaction between climate and land cover is critical for sustainable agricultural planning and food security. An investigation in the Koutaba municipality assessed these dynamics using satellite imagery spanning from 1980 to 2023, weather data from 1960 to 2021, and crop yields alongside community surveys from 2006 to 2023. The analysis revealed that Koutaba has lost more than half of its forest cover over the observed period. Concurrently, local climatic conditions have shifted, marked by declining rainfall and rising temperatures. These combined environmental changes have driven a decline in local crop production. To counter these pressures and support agricultural resilience, the findings advocate the adoption of nature-based solutions to encourage more sustainable farming methods.
Changes in local climate and the loss of natural forest cover directly threaten farming productivity and regional food security. Demonstrating how deforestation, falling rainfall, and rising temperatures reduce crop yields provides vital evidence for local communities, planners, and policymakers seeking to adapt farming methods and protect food supplies under changing environmental conditions.
The insights could inform agricultural planners, conservation agencies, and agro-advisory services designing nature-based land interventions. As an observational study based on historical climate records, satellite data, and farmer surveys, the work represents early-stage diagnostic research. It does not provide direct commercial products, and practical implementation would require developers or policymakers to operationalise the recommended nature-based practices into specific agricultural programmes.
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The relationship between climate and land cover is vital for agricultural planning, as it directly impacts productivity, sustainability, and resilience within agricultural systems. Understanding this relationship can help mitigate risks associated with climate change and optimise land use. Climate change affects land cover through rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and an increased frequency of extreme weather events, which in turn affect soil quality, water availability, and lead to habitat loss. Conversely, land cover can influence climate by altering both local and global conditions, such as through deforestation and the establishment of human settlements, which impact evapotranspiration, soil moisture, and greenhouse gas emissions. Changes in climate and land cover have significant effects on agricultural productivity, crop yields, and overall food security. This study aimed to: (1) establish the relationship between climate and land cover, and (2) assess the implications of this relationship for agricultural planning. To achieve these objectives, field surveys, administered questionnaires, and conducted interviews were conducted. Changes in land cover and use using Landsat images from 1980, 2003, 2013, and 2023 were analysed, and complemented this data with rainfall and temperature records from 1960 to 2021, as well as crop production statistics from 2006 to 2023. The results revealed that the Koutaba municipality has lost over 50% of its forest cover, while rainfall levels have been declining along with rising temperatures. Additionally, crop production has decreased due to changes in land cover and climate fluctuations. It is recommended that stakeholders adopt Nature-based Solutions to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
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DOI: 10.26480/efcc.02.2025.50.63
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