Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, has emphasised the need for protection and rehabilitation of Africa’s natural carbon sinks, such as forests, oceans, coastal mangroves, wetlands and grasslands.
She pointed out that such measures could significantly aid in mitigating the effects of climate change on the continent.
Speaking at the maiden edition of Asharami Square, Sahara Group’s initiative aimed at promoting sustainability through media advocacy, Gray explained that developing intentional policies and investments on protecting the continent’s carbon sinks would enhance carbon sequestration and reduce net emissions.
She said these natural landscapes act as significant carbon reservoirs, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.
She added that developing reforestation and afforestation programmes, implementing strict conservation policies, and providing financial incentives for conservation projects are…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
