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It argues that Boliden's proposed mitigation strategies, such as supplementary feeding and offering mining jobs to herders, are insufficient to compensate for the loss of traditional livelihoods. 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The Sahara Desert expanded by 10% during the 20th century, and significant degradation has been recorded in major river basins, including the Niger (50%), Senegal (51%), and Volta (67%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000639#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is already reducing agricultural productivity across Africa, with declines in yields for staple crops such as maize, wheat, and sorghum. Global projections suggest that for every degree of warming, wheat yields will drop by 6%, rice by 3.2%, and maize by 7.4%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000639#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Land degradation significantly increases poverty and food insecurity. 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