Impacts of Climate Hazards, Vulnerabilities, and Adaptation Strategies of Banana Producers in Senegal: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Banana production in Senegal is vital for food security and rural income, yet it faces severe hydro-climatic disruptions across Tambacounda, Kolda, Sédhiou, and Saint-Louis. Utilizing an iterative literature search and thematic narrative synthesis, this study examines how scientific research characterizes climate influences on these agrosystems. Findings indicate that structural water deficits, river-surge flooding, and high winds diminish both productivity and commercial quality. Smallholder vulnerability is multidimensional, driven by low self-financing capacities and lowland exposure. Although producers employ adaptation techniques such as propping, mulching, and canal construction backed by state and NGO initiatives, stakeholder surveys frequently reveal these measures are inadequate against extreme weather intensity. To address these gaps, future research and public policy must prioritize local dynamic microclimatology to transcend macro-climatic scales and advance the statistical prediction of short-duration extreme events.