EurActiv.com, the independent media portal dedicated to European Union (EU) affairs, carries an article on how trees, by fostering resilient development, can promote peace in sub-Saharan Africa’s drylands.
Dennis Garrity argues that while humanitarian crises and conflicts in these regions are often linked to ethnic and religious tensions, their principle causes are often droughts, food insecurity and poverty. Garrity is the United Nations Drylands Ambassador and a Senior Research Fellow at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF).
The article also quotes Kristian Schmidt, the European Commission director of human and society development, who says: “We need resilience for every household so they don’t turn towards short-term solutions.”
The EU is a steadfast supporter and funder of agroforestry and environmental initiatives around the world.
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How planting trees can prevent violence in Africa's drylands
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