The year 2022 alone saw a tree cover loss of 5,444 hectares, with shifting agriculture accounting for nearly the entirety of this loss. This pattern is consistent with previous years, where the majority of tree cover loss can be attributed to the same cause. The environmental repercussions are significant, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions being released into the atmosphere as a result of these activities.
The situation in Chad is a microcosm of a larger global issue where land use change, particularly shifting agriculture, poses a threat to forested areas. As the country grapples with these challenges, the data serves as a stark reminder of the need for sustainable land management practices to protect and restore these vital ecosystems.
