Pathways Linking Climate Change to Livestock Production and Consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Protocol for a Systematic Review

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cg.authorship.typesCGIAR and developing country institute
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Livestock Research Institute
cg.contributor.affiliationWollo University
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Food Policy Research Institute
cg.contributor.affiliationMinistry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia
cg.contributor.affiliationCGIAR Impact Platform on Climate Change
cg.contributor.donorCGIAR Trust Fund
cg.coverage.regionAfrica
cg.coverage.regionSub-Saharan Africa
cg.creator.identifierAditi Mukherji: 0000-0002-8061-4349
cg.creator.identifierTaddese Zerfu: 0000-0001-5190-9845
cg.identifier.projectIFPRI - Development Strategies and Governance Unit
cg.identifier.publicationRankNot ranked
cg.placeMontpellier, France
cg.reviewStatusInternal Review
cg.subject.actionAreaSystems Transformation
cg.subject.impactAreaClimate adaptation and mitigation
cg.subject.impactPlatformClimate Change
cg.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate action
dc.contributor.authorTareke, Amare Abera
dc.contributor.authorZerfu, Taddese Alemu
dc.contributor.authorHailesilassie, Wondimu Tadiwos
dc.contributor.authorBosire, Caroline
dc.contributor.authorMukherji, Aditi
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-20T06:55:29Z
dc.date.available2025-05-20T06:55:29Z
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/174659
dc.titlePathways Linking Climate Change to Livestock Production and Consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Protocol for a Systematic Review
dcterms.abstractThe sub-Saharan African (SSA) region has a large livestock population but low productivity and animal source foods consumption which contributed to nutritional problems. Climate change further reduces productivity, impacting the livelihoods of the rural poor who largely rely on livestock. The agri-food system of SSA is characterized by small holder traditional family farms, poor technological uptake, poor infrastructure, poor veterinary services, and weak adaptability to climate effects. Owing to the unique challenges in climate change and agri-food system interface in SSA, contextualized evidence is very important to design interventions. We aimed to synthesize evidence on the pathways linking climate to livestock production and animal source food consumption in SSA context. Understanding the pathways linking climate change to livestock production and consumption in SSA is essential for formulating strategies that enhance food security, improve nutrition, and support rural livelihoods while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The incoming systematic review will be based on a previously developed systematic map. In the previous systematic map, we searched eight bibliographic databases, institutional website, conducted web-based search, and used citation snowballing to capture all relevant studies. The search was carried out in English and focused on SSA contexts wherever applicable. The search results were imported into Rayyan and screened for relevance based on title, abstract, and full text. At each stage of the screening process, the numbers of studies included and excluded were recorded. From the included studies of the systematic map, we will filter primary, empirical, quantitative articles conducted 2000 and onwards and use for this systematic review. We will extract the main findings of the articles along with key study characteristics and potential sources of heterogeneity. Included studies will be subjected to JBI’s quality appraisal checklists. A narrative synthesis of data from all studies included in the systematic review will be generated to describe the existing evidence along with study findings. Where data are suitably comparable, quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis) will be performed.
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.audienceCGIAR
dcterms.audienceDonors
dcterms.audienceScientists
dcterms.bibliographicCitationTareke, A.A., Zerfu, T.A., Hailesilassie, W.T., Bosire, C. and Mukherji, A. 2025. Pathways Linking Climate Change to Livestock Production and Consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Protocol for a Systematic Review. CGIAR Climate related Systematic Review Series. Climate Impact Platform. Montpellier, France: CGIAR System Organization. pp. 11.
dcterms.descriptionTareke, A.A., Zerfu, T.A., Hailesilassie, W.T., Bosire, C. and Mukherji, A. 2025. What evidence exists on the pathways linking climate change to livestock production and consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic map. CGIAR Climate related Systematic Review Series. Climate Impact Platform. Montpellier, France: CGIAR System Organization. pp: 15. Abstract from the Annex Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major threat to agricultural systems worldwide, with significant implications for livestock production and consumption. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which heavily depends on livestock for food security, income, and cultural practices, is particularly vulnerable to these impacts. This systematic map investigates the existing evidence on how climate change affects livestock systems in SSA, focusing on exposure pathways, species-specific vulnerabilities, regional disparities, and indirect impacts. Through an extensive search of eight bibliographic databases and institutional websites, 155 studies were included, with 134 primary studies forming the foundation of the analysis. The results reveal significant geographic and species-specific clusters and gaps, with most research concentrated in Eastern, Southern, and Western Africa, while regions such as the Sahel and Central Africa are notably underrepresented. Economically important species like cattle dominate the literature, while less common species - such as pigs, rabbits, and camel - receive limited attention. Key climate variables like rainfall, temperature, and drought are frequently studied, with a predominant focus on their direct impacts on livestock production systems. The map identifies several knowledge clusters, especially regarding the direct effects of climate change on livestock productivity and the geographical distribution of research. However, it also highlights critical gaps, such as understanding indirect pathways linking climate change to livestock systems, including disease dynamics, resource, and production factors. There is also a notable lack of research on how climate change affects animal source food consumption patterns. Although many studies have been published since 2015, reflecting growing interest in climate change impacts, earlier decades are underrepresented, limiting the ability to analyse long-term trends. It underscores the need for more inclusive, interdisciplinary research to better understand the complex interactions between climate changes, livestock systems, especially on consumption pattern. These insights are crucial for informing targeted policies and interventions aimed at strengthening the resilience of livestock systems and supporting sustainable livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa.
dcterms.issued2025-03-30
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseOther
dcterms.publisherCGIAR System Organization
dcterms.relationhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/169398
dcterms.subjectclimate change
dcterms.subjectlivestock production
dcterms.subjectsystematic review
dcterms.subjectanimal source food
dcterms.typeReport

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