Angola is currently facing a wildfire incident in the Cuando Cubango Province, reflecting a broader trend of environmental challenges. Over the past two decades, the country has experienced significant tree cover loss, primarily due to shifting agriculture, which accounts for the vast majority of the damage. Forestry activities and wildfires have also contributed to this loss, albeit to a much lesser extent.
The data indicates a net loss of 2,188,485 hectares of tree cover, which represents a 4.41% decrease from the original extent. This loss of tree cover has had substantial implications for carbon emissions, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent released into the atmosphere. The most recent incident in Cuando Cubango adds to a series of wildfires that have compounded the country's environmental woes.
Explore country profileThe impact of these incidents is not just limited to environmental degradation but also has socio-economic repercussions, affecting livelihoods and the nation's biodiversity. As Angola grapples with these incidents, the data underscores the urgency for sustainable land management practices to mitigate further loss and preserve the country's natural heritage.
