Togo Sustainable Agricultural Transformation Program

Adaptation Need

While many parts of Togo typically benefit from two rainy seasons, the northern regions are drier and at increasing risk of drought due to climate change. The number of days with temperatures hotter than 35°C has been increasing substantially due to the effects of climate change, contributing to a significant reduction in yields of maize, rice, and soybeans, which are more sensitive to heat stress. These increasingly adverse climatic conditions have exacerbated food insecurity and inflated Togo’s food import bill, with rice imports alone increasing by 150% between 2019 and 2023, further emphasizing the urgent need for adaptation solutions in these value chains.

GCA’s Added Value

GCA has supported the identification and evaluation of appropriate adaptation solutions, including those from CGIAR Centers, to be integrated into the Program to strengthen adaptation outcomes. GCA’s technical assistance has also included a rapid climate vulnerability assessment in the targeted value chains and regions to