GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Great Green Wall
The African-led Great Green Wall initiative began in 2007. It now emphasises restored and productive landscapes, including farms, grazing lands, water management and vegetation.
Fast Facts
- The original eleven-country framework includes Burkina Faso, Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan.
- Wider participation and programme scope have expanded over time.
- Tree planting is one tool, alongside soil, water and livelihood measures.
Connected lessons
- Great Green WallMap, explanation and practice
- From Sahara to Sahel and savannaGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- SahelRelated places
- Sahara DesertRelated places
- Lake ChadRelated places