The Man Who Stopped the Desert1 min read

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From Wangaari Maathai’s Billion Tree campaign to lush permaculture landscapes in Jordan, we’ve seen how individuals and communities can reverse desertification and bring life back to arid soils.

Now a new dramatized documentary brings us the story of Yacouba Sawadogo, an illiterate African farmer whose pioneering techniques have.

According to one expert, he has done more for soil conservation in the Sahel region of Africa than all of the national and international soil experts combined.

Now a new documentary, that includes a dramatization of Sawadogo’s life, and the struggles he has faced in gaining acceptance for his approach, is set to bring his story to a broader audience.

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via TreeHugger