Kenya is facing the aftermath of a severe five-year drought, the third in a decade and the worst in 40 years, resulting in significant loss and death. Concurrently, the nation has experienced substantial deforestation, losing 7.8% of its humid primary forest area from 2002 to 2022. This raises concerns about a potential correlation between forest depletion and recurring prolonged droughts or extreme weather conditions, posing a threat to the ecological capacity of arid and semi-arid lands. This documentary that was produced with support from the Rainforest Journalism Fund in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, highlights the pressing need to address deforestation, underlining its potential threat to the ecological balance of arid and semi-arid regions.


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