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Fighting Desertification through Dune Fixation - Zinder, Niger
In Sissia, in the region of Zinder, Niger, communities are working to stop the advance of sand dunes through dune fixation. This land restoration technique stabilizes moving dunes and protects farmland, homes, and infrastructure from desertification.
This video shows how dune fixation is carried out and why it plays an important role in restoring degraded land and strengthening local livelihoods and food security.
Through activities like these, communities are protecting their environment and building resilience against climate change and desertification.
