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Sahel Region, Africa

High

Coordinates: 12.1300°, 15.0500°

Active Threats

3

threat categories

Population at Risk

Approximately 45,000 people experienced catastrophic hunger in 2023. Nearly 4 million people displaced.

Affected Sectors

3

economic sectors

Threat Severity Index

Sector Impact Distribution

Agriculture
Pastoralism
Water resources

Economic Impact Assessment

GDP losses, reduced agricultural yields, and increased food insecurity. High costs for humanitarian assistance.

Future Predictions

Temperatures rising 1.5 times faster than the global average. Increased frequency of droughts and floods, leading to heightened conflict over resources.

Early Warning Indicators

Rainfall anomalies
Vegetation index changes
Food price spikes