This study aims to explain the dynamics of the local climate in southwestern of Côte d'Ivoire in a context of strong human pressure and climate variability. The methodological approach, based on the use of climate data an opportunity to discuss the impact of environmental change on natural resources. Southwestern Côte d'Ivoire has suffered a sharp change in vegetation cover. Since the climate out of 1970, the region observed spatiotemporal variation of rainfall regularly changing down. She sees an emphasis on the occurrence of extreme weather events, especially in terms of temperatures. These changes have resulted in a reduction of consecutive wet months and threatening storm agriculture practice in this area.
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease widespread in Côte d'Ivoire. Due to lack of attention, little is currently known about the pattern of the spread of schistosomiasis and the potential links with climate variability. The aim of this study to examine the relationship between the variability of climate parameters and the spatiotemporal distribution urinary schistosomiasis. The data used in rainfall, temperature and the number bilharzia cases recorded over the period 1996-2013. Overall, the results show a significant decrease of schistosomiasis in region Marahoué. The spatial distribution shows that large cities and areas near rivers and lakes are the most endemic. The analyzes indicate a decrease in schistosomiasis during the rainy season from april to july and increased during the dry season from december to march. In addition, a significant linear correlation was found between the annual mean maximum temperature (0.8 to Bouaflé, 0.66 and 0.34 to Sinfra Zuénoula).
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