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Burkina Faso's Green Belt Revives Urban Life Amid Climate Crisis

2/6/2025

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Burkina Faso's ambitious green belt project is breathing life into Ouagadougou, reforesting 2,000 hectares to fight desertification and urban heat. Since the 1970s, it has empowered residents like Zarate Ibundo, providing fresh produce and income through urban agriculture. This vital initiative is a beacon of hope against the harsh realities of climate change.

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Story summary

Burkina Faso's ambitious green belt project is breathing life into Ouagadougou, reforesting 2,000 hectares to fight desertification and urban heat. Since the 1970s, it has empowered residents like Zarate Ibundo, providing fresh produce and income through urban agriculture. This vital initiative is a beacon of hope against the harsh realities of climate change.