Africa launches $33B initiative to restore 100M hectares, combat desertification

A new African-led initiative aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land with a $33 billion investment, combining ecosystem restoration with job creation and renewable energy expansion. The plan targets desertification across the Sahel and other regions, though implementation details and funding sources remain unclear. This marks a significant continental-scale climate adaptation effort with potential economic and geopolitical implications.