Desertification

Poverty and difficult socio-economic conditions are widespread, and as a result many people are dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods. Mangroves are vital to the everyday life of the population of coastal Africa: to build their houses and as a source of charcoal. Unlimited exploitation of mangrove forests leads to desertification in the coastal zone and inevitable salinization of the land, rendering it useless for agricultural. The region is affected by frequent and severe droughts, which have been particularly severe in recent years in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel. Two-thirds of the African continent is desert or drylands. This land is vital for agriculture and food production, however nearly three-fourths of it is estimated to be degraded to varying degrees.


If actions are not taken soon to combat desertification we will be facing immense famine across Africa and parts of the world. If we start now and succeed Africa will have profound benefits. Millions of people will avoid displacement and millions of acres will remain fertile. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. This site could go either way, meaning the UN has kept many secrets from the public in an attempt to cover up the severity of the situation.