Forest loss adds to Africa's food crisis

About this episode

The episode discusses the increasing forest loss in Africa and its impact on the food crisis affecting millions in the region.

[SciDev.Net] Millions of people parts of Africa are facing record levels of hunger, the UN World Food Programme has warned. Yet at the same time, the region is rapidly losing forests, one of its most valuable food sources. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the rate of forest loss in Africa has been increasing steadily over the last three decades, with 3.94 million hectares lost between 2010 and 2020. These forests are not just biodiversity hotspots, they are vita...

Topics covered

• food crisis
• forest loss
• hunger
• biodiversity
• Africa

Keywords

• Africa
• food crisis
• forest loss
• hunger
• biodiversity
• UN
• FAO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UN World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization

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