I am a bilingual journalist based in Paris, France. I am web editor of The Africa Report, where I edit in-depth analysis pieces on political and business topics from all across Africa. I also contribute in-depth pieces with a focus on MENA and East Africa. I also spent 10 years as a radio ...

Africa’s Great Green Wall battles instability to meet 2030 deadline

30 Oct 2024  |  The Africa Report.com  |  English  |  Desertification

The Great Green Wall, an initiative launched by the African Union in 2007, aims to combat desertification and land degradation across the Sahel with a $33 billion reforestation project. The goal is to create a green corridor from Senegal to Djibouti, restoring land, reviving communities, and creating 10 million jobs by 2030. However, the project faces challenges due to conflict and political instability in the region.

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Dinamene Cruz is a Tv presenter based in Angola.

Currently working in TPA ( Public Television of Angola), presenting a weekly show, criating and produting  audiovusual content for tv and interviews. 

Communications  Coordinator  01/2019 to 12/2019 at Sanep Luanda, Angola.

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An ambitious project to reforest 100,000 hectares of forests threatened by desertification

02 Sept 2022  |  arabic.euronews.com  |  Arabic  |  Desertification

The Angolan Armed Forces are leading an ambitious reforestation project in the Bié province of Angola, aiming to reforest 100,000 hectares of land affected by desertification. Over a million trees have been planted, with efforts focusing on areas stripped of vegetation due to diamond mining. The project involves extensive research and development to find tree species suitable for Angola's changing climate. Key figures like Izmeraldo Sakolokoso, Evalina de Costa, and Augusto Foti emphasize the long-term benefits and the importance of involving future generations in environmental conservation.

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Leticia Duarte is an award-winning Brazilian journalist, writer, and podcaster based in the United States. She covers social and political issues from a humanitarian perspective. Her work has been published in outlets such as The New Yorker magazine, The Atlantic, TheGroundTruth Project, and ...

How a Report for the World newsroom is tracking desertification in Brazil

14 Jun 2024  |  The GroundTruth Project  |  English  |  Desertification

The article explores the ongoing issue of desertification in Brazil, particularly in the Northeast region, and the efforts of local journalists to track its progress. Despite past initiatives, desertification continues to advance, exacerbated by climate change and inadequate infrastructure. The report highlights the impact on local farmers and the need for renewed political will to combat the issue. With Brazil set to host a climate change conference, the government is reviving efforts to address desertification, emphasizing the importance of international awareness and local accountability.

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Matteo Fagotto is a journalist based between Milano (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain).

His works have been published on more than one hundred news outlets around the world, including TIME, Newsweek, The Guardian, The Independent, The South China Morning Post, GQ, Wired, Vanity Fair and Marie Claire. ...

The disappearing oases in Morocco

15 Aug 2023  |  WIRED Middle East  |  English  |  Desertification

Oases in Morocco are facing severe threats from climate change, with rising temperatures and human activities leading to drought and desertification. The number of palm trees has drastically decreased, and many oases are shrinking or disappearing. M'hamid el Ghizlane has seen significant degradation, while Skoura remains resilient due to its proximity to the Atlas Mountains. Local activists and agronomists are working to preserve these ecosystems through sustainable practices and raising awareness. The loss of oases would not only impact the environment but also erase a rich cultural heritage.

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International broadcast, print & digital journalist and documentary maker producing award winning long and short form pieces and reporting live on-air from major breaking news fronts for global networks including the BBC, VOA, Newsmax, Nippon Television, NHK, Euronews, TRT World, etc.

Battles loom over water, not oil, desertification forum told

08 Nov 2006  |  South China Morning Post  |  English  |  Desertification

The UN Conference on Deserts and Desertification was informed that future global conflicts may center on water scarcity rather than oil if climate change and poverty are not addressed. The conference, co-hosted by the UNCCD and Israel's Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research, aims to find solutions to desertification. Israel's expertise in dryland development was highlighted, with innovative technologies such as drip irrigation and desalinisation being discussed. The conference also focuses on the potential of deserts for human betterment, with Israel's practices serving as a model.

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Fred Harter is the Ethiopia correspondent for The Times of London. He also writes for The Independent and the Africa Report, and appears regularly on Times Radio and the BBC World Service.

He is available available for print stories, radio phoners, research and corporate work.

Dust, hail and bank loans: the Mongolian herders facing life without grass

15 Nov 2023  |  www.theguardian.com  |  English  |  Desertification

The article discusses the challenges faced by Mongolian herders due to climate change and economic pressures. Ganzorig Tserenchimed, a herder, shares his struggles with extreme weather, particularly the Mongolian dzud, which is a harsh winter phenomenon exacerbated by climate change. The article notes that Mongolia's temperatures have risen significantly, and rainfall has decreased, leading to desertification and making traditional herding increasingly difficult. Overgrazing, driven by the collapse of Soviet-era regulations and the booming cashmere market, has also contributed to land degradation. Many herders are in debt and the younger generation is reluctant to continue the nomadic lifestyle. Organizations like Save the Children and NFPUG are mentioned as providing support and advocating for sustainable practices. The article also touches on the migration of herders to Ulaanbaatar, the capital, which is facing its own issues with pollution and inequality.

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MOHAMADOU HOUMFA is a french-speaking journalist based in Washington, United States of America.

Faced with desertification, IFAD advocates for support of small farmers

05 Dec 2024  |  Voice of America  |  French  |  Desertification

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) of the United Nations urges urgent investments to empower small farmers in combating soil degradation and desertification. This call is made during COP16, the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Lucia Michelini is an Italian ecologist and writer based in Belluno, Italy.
Specialized in climate change and risk-informed programming, she has been working for several years between Senegal and Mali.
She is well acquainted with the realities of West Africa and collaborates with several ...

Tunicia Phillips is an award winning multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With ten years of broadcast experience in radio and two years in television, she now specialises in business, environment, climate change, mining and energy. She is currently authoring a book for Pan ...

UN Calls for Global Commitment to Drought Preparedness as COP15 Concludes

20 May 2023  |  Food For Mzansi  |  English  |  Desertification

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded its fifteenth session (COP15) urging global commitment to drought preparedness. The conference, under the theme 'Land, Life, Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity', took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and addressed issues such as drought, land degradation, and gender equality. The UNCCD's reports highlight the economic risks of poor land management and the need for sustainable agricultural practices. Sadhguru, a spiritual leader, advocated for increasing organic content in soil to prevent desertification. The conference aimed to finalize guidelines for land degradation neutrality and promote sustainable resource use for food security. Gender equity in land ownership and access to resources was also a significant topic, with emphasis on empowering women in agriculture. The UNCCD emphasized the need for government policies, consumer demand shifts, and corporate investment to support regenerative land management practices.

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Desertification Drought Preparedness Land Degradation Climate Change Sustainable Agriculture Gender Equality Youth Empowerment Land Rights Restoration Environmental Policy

Jency Samuel is an independent journalist based in Chennai, India. She has written for Rural 21, Mongabay India, The Third Pole, India Climate Dialogue, VillageSquare and many other publications.

Peak Water, Peak Oil…Now, Peak Soil?

31 May 2013  |  www.ipsnews.net  |  English  |  Desertification

Soil degradation is becoming a critical issue, threatening the ability to feed the global population by 2050. Experts at a conference in Reykjavík highlighted the importance of soil for ecosystem services and the need for carbon sequestration to combat soil decline and global warming. Soil erosion and land degradation are already causing significant losses in arable land, with urban development exacerbating the issue. Agricultural practices such as using seed drills, planting cover crops, and leaving crop residues can help soils become a carbon solution. The world's rangelands and pastures could potentially absorb a significant amount of carbon emissions. However, land management improvements are essential for food productivity, local livelihoods, water resources, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. Iceland's history of overexploitation serves as a cautionary tale, with ongoing efforts to restore degraded lands.

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Desertification Biodiversity Climate Change Drought Energy Environment Food and Agriculture

Sarah Souli is an independent journalist based in Athens, Greece. She focuses on narrative-driven, in-depth pieces that connect individual stories to a bigger picture, be that politics, economics, the environment, culture, or human rights. 

Her print work has been featured in Vice, The Guardian, ...

Sand Is Wiping This Tunisian Town Off the Map

01 Oct 2023  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Desertification

The article explores the severe impact of desertification on Old Mahlel, a village in southern Tunisia, where encroaching sand dunes have forced residents to relocate. Ameur Saad, a former resident, recounts the challenges faced by the community as the Sahara desert advances. Nabil Ben Khatra from the Observatory of the Sahara and Sahel explains the causes and consequences of desertification, exacerbated by climate change and harmful agricultural practices. The Tunisian government has proposed relocation and implemented measures like palm tree groves to combat the issue, but more efforts are needed. The article also highlights successful environmental initiatives in other African countries as potential models for Tunisia.

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