A clear majority of Malians say climate change is making daily life worse, with citizens demanding urgent government intervention and increased international support to address worsening droughts, flooding, and crop failures.
According to new survey data released by research network Afrobarometer, nearly half of respondents report that flooding and drought have grown significantly more severe over the past decade, while four in ten report worsening crop failures.
The environmental shifts have forced widespread lifestyle changes across the country. Over a third of livestock owners have reduced herd sizes or altered grazing routes, while about 30% of citizens report reducing outdoor work hours, changing dietary habits, or shifting water sources to cope with extreme weather. Thirteen percent of respondents say climate pressures have forced them to relocate entirely.
The survey highlights strong public demand for collective policy responses. An overwhelming 86% of Malians support increased investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, while 84% favor expanding solar and wind energy technologies.
Furthermore, 74% of citizens say developed countries have an obligation to provide climate aid to help Mali adapt to changing environmental conditions.
–ChannelAfrica/Afrobarometer–
