Niger

At 1,267,000 km², Niger is the largest country in West Africa. However, as two thirds of its territory lies in the Sahara Desert, farming is only possible in a strip corresponding to the southern third of the country. Desertification is a major issue in Niger, increasing pressures on land. The degradation of natural resources weakens the pastoral system and hampers agriculture. Faced with these challenges, the State and citizens of Niger are trying to regreen the country through reforestation and assisted natural regeneration. Since 2013, the country has also been revising its land regulations.