Environmental Degradation

Environmental degradation is about facing to depletion of resources such as quality of air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution Overpopulation and urbanisation are the major factors that contribute to environmental degradation. Humans tend to exploit the environment for their selfish needs.

Due to pollution and deforestation, harmful gases get accumulated in the environment, which leads to its degradation. Deforestation. Deforestation is one of the main factors that harm the ecological balance of the entire planet, not just Africa. Soil erosion, climate change, decreased rainfall, and many other unfavourable circumstances are partly the outcome of the clearance of forest cover for timber and agricultural land. This can be achieved by adopting mechanical and biological measures, and by improving land productivity.

The returns to such investments are considered as benefits of action through prevention of crop damages and the derived loss in productivity.