Tag #Tiébélé

How do the impacts of jihadist violence and climate change on Tiébélé intersect to threaten its cultural heritage?

Climate change is altering rainfall patterns in Tiébélé, damaging the painted walls of the Royal Court and impacting the traditional building techniques. Jihadist violence since 2015 has significantly reduced tourism, hindering preservation efforts and economic stability in the region. The scarcity of traditional building materials, worsened by climate change and chemical soil degradation, exacerbates the problem.