The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), has begun the training of farmers in Sokoto State on best agricultural practices and proper utilisation of livelihood packages to mitigate climate change.
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“The roots of the trees protect the soil, while their leaves break the force of the wind and lessen the effect of rain on the ground. As such, trees deal with soil erosion, capture rainwater, and monitor stormwater flow and sediment accumulation.”
The Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), a World Bank-assisted project, said it has targeted 16,000 hectares of degraded land for restoration in Jigawa.
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Environment are partnering to recover 350,000 hectares of degraded landscapes for environmental sustainability in the country.
The World Bank has approved a $700 million credit from its International Development Association (IDA) for the Nigeria Agro-Climatic Resilience…