Senegal, like all Sahelian countries, suffers from the combined effects of population growth and climate disturbances that affect its productive bio- system and induce degradation. This is manifested in different forms depending on the physical environment and production systems in different eco-geographic areas. Several factors are responsible for the degradation of land in Senegal, most notably industrial agriculture and soil salinization. The adverse effects of industrial agriculture originate from the use of chemical inputs and techniques that aim at short-term maximization of productivity without necessarily considering the long-term effects. Such practices cause the degradation of the soil and the environment. In Senegal, the intensive production of groundnuts has been a major factor in land degradation.

The main objective of the project is to revitalize and regenerate the natural resources of the land by mobilizing local populations around an action-research project. This project is intended to improve traditional management systems of family farms based on advocacy in local, national and sub-regional areas.