Kebbi to Borno
Great Green Wall
UNCCD / African Union
The Sahara crept south for decades, swallowing grasslands at two miles a year. The Great Green Wall is Africa's answer: a 1,359-km shelterbelt from Kebbi to Borno, planted by communities reclaiming their soil. In each seedling is a farmer's future, a herder's pasture, and a continent's answer to desertification.
Impact Metrics
Seedlings Produced
Land Restored
Rural Jobs Created
Sustainable Development Goals
No Poverty
Decent Work
Climate Action
Life on Land
About This Project
Verification Standard
Endorsed and monitored by national or international government agencies.
Standard: UNCCD + African Development Bank
How Funding Works
Funding Route: Partnership Agreement
This project operates through a formalized partnership with government or multilateral organisations, ensuring sustainable impact.
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