The green belt of Ouagadougou, spanning 2,000 hectares, was initiated in the 1970s to combat desert encroachment. Burkina Faso faces severe land degradation, affecting its productivity significantly. The project originally aimed to reforest 2,100 hectares annually, cumulatively planting over 1,000 hectares by 1986. Although progress faltered over the years, recent initiatives have revitalized efforts to create a sustainable green space that aids in agriculture and mitigates urban heat, especially important given the city's rapid population growth and climatic challenges like extreme heat.
The project aims to combat desertification, alleviate urban heat, and promote agriculture as Ouagadougou's population doubles, emphasizing the urgency of preserving green spaces.
Environmental economist Sidnoma Abdoul Aziz Traore points out that the rapid climate impacts seen in the Sahel region necessitate immediate action to protect the ecosystem.
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