The ‘Great Green Wall’ project seeks to restore native plant life to a landscape found in which one of the following regions?
The ‘Great Green Wall’ project seeks to restore native plant life to a landscape found in which one of the following regions?
The correct option is A Across Africa in the Sahel-Sahara region
Eleven countries joined hands in 2007 to combat land degradation and restore native plant life to the landscape – the Sahel-Sahara region. The project has since expanded to include countries in both northern and western Africa. The green wall, when completed, will stretch across the entire width of the continent (approximately 8,000kms).
In recent years, northern Africa has seen the quality of arable land decline significantly due to climate change and poor land management. Desertification is aggravating the problem. Uniting under the banner of the “Great Green Wall” initiative, national and regional leaders hope to reverse this trend.
The World Bank, UN, and the African Union, among others, have pledged funds for this project. So far, Senegal has made the best progress under this project.
1. The project focuses on planting Acacia trees which are drought resistant and the roots help retain water in the soil. Wells that were devoid of any water now have enough of it to help cultivate crops.
2. Fallen leaves are used as compost, and presence of trees has increased the humidity in this dry region. The shade provided by the trees reduces loss of water, thereby further reducing the requirement of water for crops.
3. Women are increasingly finding work, children are attending and staying back in school for longer than before. The “wall” has helped generate a new economy.
4. It is also preventing people from migrating.
Eleven countries joined hands in 2007 to combat land degradation and restore native plant life to the landscape – the Sahel-Sahara region. The project has since expanded to include countries in both northern and western Africa. The green wall, when completed, will stretch across the entire width of the continent (approximately 8,000kms).
In recent years, northern Africa has seen the quality of arable land decline significantly due to climate change and poor land management. Desertification is aggravating the problem. Uniting under the banner of the “Great Green Wall” initiative, national and regional leaders hope to reverse this trend.
The World Bank, UN, and the African Union, among others, have pledged funds for this project. So far, Senegal has made the best progress under this project.
1. The project focuses on planting Acacia trees which are drought resistant and the roots help retain water in the soil. Wells that were devoid of any water now have enough of it to help cultivate crops.
2. Fallen leaves are used as compost, and presence of trees has increased the humidity in this dry region. The shade provided by the trees reduces loss of water, thereby further reducing the requirement of water for crops.
3. Women are increasingly finding work, children are attending and staying back in school for longer than before. The “wall” has helped generate a new economy.
4. It is also preventing people from migrating.
