You can also witness the
appearance of road networks in the remote rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, or the
dramatic expansion of many West African cities. See the
retreat of glaciers on Mt. Kilimanjaro, or the
loss of highly biodiverse spiny forests to farms in Madagascar.
The changes you will see around the world are really startling, especially considering most of the historic satellite images were take no more than 35 years ago. Explore these amazing environmental transformations and get a grasp on the larger story of humankind’s relationship to planet Earth.
Read more about UNEP's environmental report and hardcover publication for
Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment here.
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