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Abstract
The municipality of Djilor is marked by a tendency to degradation of resources. They are subject to the effects of climate change. This degradation is manifested by salinization of agricultural land, reduction of vegetation cover, reduction of grazing etc. Thus, the study of the vulnerability of the commune of Djilor to climate change and adaptation strategies of communities is the subject of this contribution. It allows us to understand the adaptation systems of local populations to the effects of climate change. The approach integrates the tools of vulnerability and adaptive capacity analysis to climate change (AVCA) and identification of risks at the community level - adaptation and livelihoods (CRiSTAL). This allowed for a participatory diagnosis of threats, constraints and opportunities related to climate change and endogenous knowledge on adaptation measures. The results show the existence of five categories of resources: natural resources, physical resources, human resources, financial resources and social resources. The analysis of vulnerability reveals that hazards directly or indirectly linked to climate change are present and are manifested more by salinization, rainfall variability, drought and floods. These hazards negatively influence these resources and have consequences on agriculture, livestock, fishing, forestry and trade. Faced with this situation, the populations are adopting adaptation strategies. Nevertheless, the situation persists and its effects are still remarkable.