Atimbo Erosion Site

Southern Nigeria is affected by massive and expanding gully erosion, an advanced form of land degradation. The root causes of gully erosion are complex and climate change amplifies the challenge. The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) is breaking new ground by mobilizing funding, technical assistance, and local expertise to tackle a pressing problem. This was one of those projects to help relief the hardship of the people