Vulnerable to all risks, Africa's Great Green Wall faces decisive phasePhoto by Matheus Santana on Pexels
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Vulnerable to all risks, Africa's Great Green Wall faces decisive phase

Público30 August 2026 at 10:03

Almost completing 20 years, Africa's Great Green Wall, one of the most emblematic soil restoration projects, is at a decisive phase. The initiative spans the African continent with the aim of halting the advance of the Sahara Desert sands.

The project involves several African countries in cross-border cooperation to combat desertification and restore degraded lands in the Sahel region. The initiative is considered one of the world's largest environmental interventions.

At this crucial moment, the project faces multiple challenges, including vulnerability to various risks that threaten its success. The responsible authorities are evaluating the next steps to ensure the continuity of ecological restoration efforts.

The Great Green Wall represents an ambitious response to the climate and environmental crisis affecting the Sahel region, where millions of people depend on natural resources for their survival. The future of the initiative depends on the decisions made during this decisive phase.

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