So what can we say

How to preserve our land?

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Sarah Toumi alongside Diara Ndiaye, in the studio at RFI, for the program “Alors on dit quoi”.

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By: Diara Ndiaye Follow

Deforestation, flooding, desertification etc.

At relentless speed, the environment is deteriorating.

The findings of UN experts are chilling.

Up to 40% of land is damaged and half of humanity suffers.

Direct consequences: scarcity of resources, famines, malnutrition, or population displacements affect millions of people, including the populations of the Sahel.

Are you involved in initiatives to protect your environment?

What are young people doing to combat the effects of climate change?

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Studio guest:

Sarah Toumi,

 Head of Programs at the United Nations Convention Against Desertification and Founder of Acacias for All.

Common thread:

Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim,

geographer, indigenous climate activist from the Mbororo community and coordinator of AFPAT, the Association of Fulani and Indigenous Women of Chad.

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