A great wall is being formed, but they are not dividing any territory. In fact, they are the savior for Africa.
You may not believe it, but it’s true! 20 African countries are joining hands to build “Great Green Wall”. This is considered a huge and ambitious project when it is decided to plant a series of drought-resistant trees, greening the desert.
The Green Wall will run for more than 8,000km across Africa . Starting from the Sahel (the boundary of the Sahara Desert) to close to the Red Sea.
The main reason is due to the effects of climate change. Previously, the Sahel area was extremely green with diverse lawns. However, with the warming of the Earth has expanded the Sahara desert. This also means that the green area of the Sahel is getting smaller and smaller.
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Because of climate change, Africa has decided to implement this “huge” project.
“More than anywhere else on Earth, the Sahel is a hotbed of climate change. In particular, millions of people living in this region every day face that terrible devastation,” – led by Greatgreenwall.
Dry weather and reduced forest area have degraded the soil, causing a food crisis in this area. Not stopping there, the impact of climate change has caused massive migration, as people want to find better areas to live. This has led to many unpredictable consequences in terms of housing, food and resource depletion.
So, after much research, in 2007, 11 African countries simultaneously signed up to join the ambitious project called “Great Green Wall” to re-develop forests, fight desert conditions. increasingly severe in the Sahel region.
African people plant trees, implement the great green wall project.
The good news is that up to now, up to 20 countries have joined hands to carry out this humanitarian campaign. According to the survey results of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the green wall area covers about 780 million hectares of arid land – home to more than 232 million people.
Men and women of all ages, including children, join hands to plant a series of drought-resistant crops. At the same time, they also constantly grow vegetables and fruits for use. It is estimated that, just over 10 years of starting the project, the green wall has been completed about 15%.
The arid landscape of the area is being gradually replaced by lush and fertile green patches. This also contributes greatly to reducing environmental degradation and desertification. The fertile land is returning, which also means that people’s lives here are gradually improving. They found food and water.
Men and women of all ages, including children, join hands to plant a series of drought-resistant crops.
On the other hand, the participation of everyone in the project has promoted and raised awareness of gender equality as women are also an important role in the process of building the green wall.
It is expected that once completed, the “Great Green Wall” will be the largest living structure on planet h, three times the area of the Great Barrier Reef.
Dr. Dlamini Zuma, chairman of the African Union Commission, said: “The world has many wonders, but There are many wonders of the world, but the Great Green Wall will be unique. In particular, everyone can become a part of the history of building this great wall.”
“Together! We can change the future of Africa’s environment and life in the Sahel,” she shared.