Africa Science Focus
Africa Science Focus
SciDev.Net
Forest loss adds to Africa's food crisis
30 minutes Posted May 29, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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[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...