Climate-related events and farmers resilience in the commune of Tchaoudjo 2 in Central Region-Togo

Agriculture, a crucial sector for Togo's economy, is unfortunately vulnerable to climatic events. Monitoring climatic conditions will enable farmers to adjust their production strategies accordingly. This research aims to analyze climatic events at risk and resilient practices for sustainable agricultural production in the commune of Tchaoudjo 2. The study utilizes climatic data, including daily rainfall, temperature, and daily PET data, spanning from 1982 to 2022. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and climate index methods were employed to determine wet and dry periods, as well as extreme rainfall events. Frequency analysis was used to characterize the frequency of extreme rainfall events and estimate their return periods. The results indicate that the distribution of wet and dry years over the period 1982-2022 is fairly irregular. The Rx10 mm index and the number of dry days (CDD) show a downward trend, while other indices exhibit an upward trend from 1982 to 2022. Frequent rainfall amounts range between 24 and 36 mm, while those exceeding 60 mm are relatively rare. Moreover, the maximum daily rainfall of 77.6 mm has a return probability of after 20 years. In this context of climate disruption, where the frequency of dry years is increasing, the local community is developing several adaptation options to cope with climate hazards. Key words: Climate, resilience, agriculture, sustainable, Tchaoudjo 2.