desertification

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"The president himself actively participates in the fight against desertification," an official from the environmental ministry told AFP.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Deforestation and flooding in Bangladesh, the collapse of Black Sea fisheries, the desertification of sub-Saharan Africa and “a nearly endless list” of other issues, he said, would drive human migration.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024

Prof Maathai championed the view that women, especially in rural areas, could improve the environment by planting trees to provide a fuel source and to slow deforestation and desertification.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

The government is set to announce measures to avoid desertification by promoting better management of soil and other natural resources in the region.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Drought   cycles, desertification, a 3.3% population growth rate, and the drop   in world demand for uranium have undercut the economy.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency