Botswana’s Land Crisis Deepens

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Botswana’s Land Crisis Deepens

Unchecked land degradation threatens the country’s environment, economy, and future DOUGLAS RASBASH Botswana is facing an escalating environmental disaster that could render vast areas of the country uninhabitable. Almost half of Botswana’s land is degraded, with some regions, such as the Limpopo Basin and Kgalagadi, experiencing over 90% devastation. Poor land management, overgrazing, and rampant…