The Great African Green Wall

Africa and sustainable development get mentioned in the same breath many times. But the fact is that it would take more than literature to achieve the desired goals especially in light of the many challenges facing the continent. Among such challenges are droughts on an epic scale, significant climate change, and desertification. Consequently, the African Union introduced an initiative spanning many countries including Niger, Libya, Gambia, and Sudan. It is geared towards limiting the effects of these challenges as [...]