From Forest to Fuel: The Environmental Cost of Somalia’s Charcoal Trade

By Abdiqani Haji Abdi Somalia’s charcoal trade remains a major driver of deforestation and environmental degradation, as large numbers of trees are cut to meet domestic and commercial demand for charcoal. The destruction of forests is accelerating land degradation, increasing vulnerability to drought and climate shocks, and undermining the livelihoods of communities that depend on... The post From…