The city of Saint-Louis, Senegal, will host the 7th edition of "Gingembre littéraire" on November 27 and 28, 2025, this year dedicated to the theme "Climate Change and Migration." The event is organized by the University Library, the CROUS (Regional Center for Student Services), the Senegalese Migration Observatory (OSM), and the CRDS (Center for Research and Documentation in Social Development), in partnership with the magazine "ContinentPremier.com ."

The press release received by Seneweb explains that "in West Africa, the effects of climate change are disrupting social, economic and environmental balances. In Senegal, these transformations are already resulting in decreased rainfall, rising temperatures, increased coastal erosion, soil salinization, desertification and reduced water resources. These upheavals weaken agricultural and pastoral production systems, causing income losses, increasing food insecurity and an intensification of internal and international migration."

Between declining rainfall, coastal erosion, soil salinization, water scarcity and extreme weather events, West Africa is experiencing the effects of climate change acutely.

In Senegal, these upheavals weaken agriculture, livestock farming, fishing and water resources, thus accelerating internal and international migration.

"These changes profoundly alter production systems and lifestyles, exacerbating food insecurity and territorial inequalities. Food sovereignty goes beyond simple self-sufficiency: it implies national and local control over food production, distribution, and consumption. However, in Senegal, several factors limit this autonomy: dependence on imports, particularly of rice, wheat, and vegetable oils, makes the country vulnerable to international crises; agricultural policies have long favored export crops (peanuts, horticulture) to the detriment of food crops; land remains dominated by an unequal and insecure system for small producers; the agro-industrial sector and market concentration hinder the development of local products," states the press release signed by Gorgui Wade Ndoye, founder of ContinentPremier.com .

Saint-Louis is among the areas most affected. Between marine erosion, recurring floods, salinization, and rising sea levels, the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is already experiencing the direct consequences of the climate crisis. Thousands of families are threatened, particularly in Goxu Mbacc and on the Langue de Barbarie, leading to forced displacement and a gradual loss of livelihoods.

Faced with these challenges, several resilience programs have been undertaken, such as the relocation of populations in Diougop or coastal protection projects, but the responses are still insufficient.

Over two days, researchers, writers, policymakers, local authorities, NGOs, and students will analyze the links between climate, human mobility, and food sovereignty. Discussions will focus on climate migration, the impact of hazards on agriculture and fishing, as well as adaptation strategies and local innovations.

The "Ginger   The literary conference aims to formulate recommendations to anticipate and support ongoing transformations, in a spirit of community and climate justice. This event places Saint-Louis at the heart of national discussions on climate and sustainable development issues.