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Great Green Wall stops the Sahara |
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Written by Erik van den Elsen
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 image: courtesy of /www.renewableenergyworld.com The World Bank global Environment Facility has announced to support the development of a wall of trees stretching over 7000 kilometres across 11 African countries, from Sénegal to Djibouti (the 'Great Green Wall'). It has three goals: natural resource conservation, development and management, strengthening infrastructure and improving the living conditions of the resident communities.
DESIRE's partner Both ENDS has reacted in a press release. The Great Green Wall initiative is in line with DESIRE's view to build on ongoing efforts from local communities to counter desertification.
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