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> other major powers would commit to similar projects There is African Union's "Great Green Wall (for the Sahara and the Sahel)" initiative, the 8000x15km wall
by mdp2021 2y ago
> other major powers would commit to similar projects
There is African Union's "Great Green Wall (for the Sahara and the Sahel)" initiative, the 8000x15km wall of trees to stop desertification of the Sahel from the Sahara.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Green_Wall_(Africa) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Green_Wall_(Africa)
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/africa-great-green-wall-trees-sahel-climate-change https://www.sciencenews.org/article/africa-great-green-wall-...
- xbmcuser 2y agoThis a good video to show some of what they are doing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbBdIG--b58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbBdIG--b58
- einpoklum 2y agoNote that if you follow the maps links at the bottom of the video, you'll see that the areas covered are tiny compared to the area necessary. The promotional videos which are presented with government sponsorship and supervision look great, but - is this project actually seriously progressing across the continent?