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In this video, we delve into the pressing issue of desertification, focusing on the expansion of the Sahara Desert and its impact on the Sahel region. As the Sahara grows by 7,600 square kilometers each year, the effects on food security, employment, and migration are profound. We explore the environmental and social consequences of this phenomenon, alongside innovative solutions being implemented to restore degraded landscapes and support local communities.

Key solutions include Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), a low-cost technique reviving ecosystems in Niger, and semi-circular rainwater catchments known as demi-lunes, used in Senegal to improve soil moisture and crop yields. We also examine the ambitious Great Green Wall project, a reforestation initiative spanning 8,000 kilometers across Africa to combat desertification and foster sustainable agriculture.

Through real-world examples from Niger and Senegal, this video highlights the challenges and successes of environmental restoration, from increasing biodiversity to enhancing water retention and reducing migration.

🌍 Discover the full impact of restoration projects and how they’re shaping a more sustainable future for the Sahel.

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