In Senegal, climate change is a lived reality that is steadily reshaping lives, livelihoods, and landscapes. Beyond the dramatic extreme-weather events that capture attention, slow-onset processes such as sea-level rise, desertification, salinisation, and biodiversity loss are quietly but profoundly undermining human security. These gradual shifts erode the foundations of communities, particularly in regions already facing poverty and fragile governance. This publication explores how slow-onset climate processes intersect with social, economic, and institutional vulnerabilities, creating complex risks that threaten stability and development. By adopting a human security lens, it argues for a shift from reactive, event-driven responses to people-centred, long-term strategies that strengthen resilience, equity, and governance. In doing so, Senegal – and its partners – can not only mitigate the creeping impacts of climate change but also foster more cohesive, peaceful, and sustainable futures for its people.
