Great Green Wall

noun

A major African-led environmental initiative launched by the African Union in 2007, designed to combat desertification in the Sahel region.

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Meanings

nounthe Great Green Wall
  1. AfricaA major African-led environmental initiative launched by the African Union in 2007, designed to combat desertification in the Sahel region.

Origin

By analogy with Great Wall of China.

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