Big green wall: a glimmer of hope in the fight against climate change!

Find out more about the documentary "The Great Green Wall", which illuminates the afforestation initiative in Africa to combat climate change and country debt.
Find out more about the documentary "The Great Green Wall", which illuminates the afforestation initiative in Africa to combat climate change and country debt. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Big green wall: a glimmer of hope in the fight against climate change!

A great hope in the fight against climate change is the “Great Green Wall” project, which has been launched by the African Union since 2007. This initiative aims to plant an 8,000 kilometer row of trees over all of Africa. The aim is to restore 100 million hectares of land by 2030 and not only revitalize the natural environment, but also to create livelihoods for millions of people. According to fau , the Sahel region, which is one of the most endangered areas on earth, will be directly affected, since it experiences a temperature increase of 1.5 times faster than the global average.

Fernando Meirrelles, an Oscar-nominated director, is the executive producer of the accompanying documentary on this project. The film conveys an impressive message about climate change and presents the stories of people who fight on the front against desert formation, resource shortage and migration. Inna Modja, a responsible artist and activist from Mali, accompanies the film and emphasizes the challenges and the perseverance of the communities concerned. The Great Green Wall reports that almost half of Sub-Saharan Africa's population are under 15 and the population could grow to 2 billion people by 2050.

The challenges of afforestation

reforestation projects such as the "Great Green Wall" are not only facing great shimmer of hope, but also with many challenges. It is a difficult undertaking that not only contains the spread of the desert, but also promotes the cohesion of local communities. Sigma Earth emphasizes that the selection of local tree species and the respectful handling of the rights of the local population are decisive for the success of such initiatives. In particular, adapting to climatic conditions and ensuring the long -term profitability of the projects are essential.

In addition, the project not only focuses on reforestation, but also addresses deeply rooted problems such as country debtation, climate change, desertification and associated conflicts. These aspects are particularly important for the Sahel region, which often suffers from water shortages and resource wars. Over 80% of the people living there are dependent on agriculture, and estimates that up to 60 million people could be forced to leave their homeland due to climatic changes.

a ray of hope in difficult times

The optimistic approach of the "Great Green Wall" project can also be found in the impressive figures: almost $ 14 billion has been collected for the initiative, which serves the goal of creating 10 million green jobs and binding 250 million tons of carbon dioxide. If the project is successfully completed, the "Great Green Wall" could become the largest living structure of the earth - three times larger than the Great Barrier Reef.

Conclusion: The documentary and the entire project are not only a warning of the devastating consequences of climate change, but also a story of hope, perseverance and the collective effort to create a better future for future generations. The Great Green Wall therefore symbolically stands for the fight against climate change and shows that community efforts can make a significant difference.

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