{
  "id": 3521878,
  "title": "Africa: UN Recognizes Restoration Initiative Feeding 4 Million Across the Sahel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/africa-un-recognizes-restoration-initiative-feeding-4-million-across",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:13:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica",
    "slug": "allafrica",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202608260435.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Nations has acknowledged a large-scale land restoration project as one of three new World Restoration Flagships, impacting over four million people in the Sahel region of Africa. The Sahel Integrated Resilience Initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization, has rehabilitated more than 335,000 hectares of land since 2018, improving agricultural production and reducing humanitarian needs. Announced during a UNCCD COP17 event, the initiative aims to restore 470,000 hectares by 2030, locking away up to 20 million tons of CO2. The project utilizes various techniques such as water-harvesting infrastructure, agroforestry, and planting native species, while also providing school feeding, nutrition interventions, and livelihood opportunities. The initiative's success is evident in Chad, where over 1 million people were reached in 2025 through interventions in 313 villages. With global food systems facing the impacts of climate change, drought, and geopolitical tensions, restoring ecosystems is crucial for food security, livelihoods, and human resilience.",
  "summary": "[UNEP] Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -- A major revival of degraded land across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger was recognized today by the UN as one of three new World Restoration Flagships. Since 2018, the Sahel Integrated Resilience Initiative has strengthened food security and livelihoods for more than four million people by rehabilitating over 335,000 hectares of land, helping improve…",
  "key_points": [
    "UN recognizes Sahel land restoration project as World Restoration Flagship",
    "Initiative feeds 4 million people across Sahel region",
    "Aims to restore 470,000 hectares by 2030, locking 20 million tons CO2"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}