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Raman argues that the progress on South Africa's Great Green Wall (GGW) is threatened by funding delays and political instability. Deserts may appear barren and unchanging, but they are actually dynamic and constantly evolving. One solution to combat desertification is the concept of green wall...

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Published in:The Architectural Review 2023-10, p.46-47
Main Author: Raman, Spoorthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural land
Agriculture
Agroforestry
Barren lands
Desertification
Deserts
Food selection
Funding
Grasslands
Indigenous species
Land degradation
Livestock
Political factors
Soil erosion
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Summary:Raman argues that the progress on South Africa's Great Green Wall (GGW) is threatened by funding delays and political instability. Deserts may appear barren and unchanging, but they are actually dynamic and constantly evolving. One solution to combat desertification is the concept of green walls, which are long strips of trees that trap moisture, prevent soil erosion, and restore degraded land. The GGW initiative, proposed in the Sahel region of Africa, aims to create a mosaic of landscapes including grasslands, farmlands, and forests to support agroforestry, agriculture, and livestock rearing. Native species with commercial value have been selected for planting. Despite the backing of organizations like the World Bank and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, funding remains a major challenge for the GGW. Only 18% of the wall has been planted, and without sufficient funds, the project's success is uncertain.
ISSN:0003-861X