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Figure 9: Vulnerability of different regions in Africa to specific impacts of climate
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2.3.2.3 Desertification
Expansion of desert areas is prevalent in many parts of Africa. This expansion is
manifesting both in the large deserts such as the Sahara and pockets of regional and
national arid areas. The desertification problem is griping on previously fertile
agricultural areas
2.3.2.4 Biodiversity depletion
Africa is one of the most important global biodiversity spots. Africa’s biodiversity is
already to a large extent affected. Many species are already in the red list of being extinct
and even more are on the way to being listed under the same category with an alarming
rate. Figure 9 shows number of threatened and endangered animal species in Africa.
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