The RESOURCE Project in the Sahelian Wetlands - SWM Programme

The Sahelian wetlands are sites of important economic, agricultural and pastoral activities. They are home to a rich biodiversity, including millions of migratory and resident waterbirds, some of which contribute to the food and income of communities in the region. Climate change, water supply projects and intensive use of natural resources are threatening these wetlands. The resulting dramatic changes in habitats have a major impact on the waterbird populations in the Sahel, and the impacts of hunting have yet to be assessed. These populations have already declined by 40 percent between 1960 and 2000. The RESOURCE Project