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    Africa’s Climate Superhero: Peatlands Under Threat, Expert Warns

    The North JournalsBy The North JournalsMarch 3, 2025Updated:April 4, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Discover the hidden power of Africa’s peatlands — vital ecosystems that store massive amounts of carbon, protect biodiversity, and regulate water cycles. Trésor Daniel Mefire highlights the urgent need to safeguard these landscapes from agricultural expansion, industrial threats, and climate change impacts.
    Discover the hidden power of Africa’s peatlands — vital ecosystems that store massive amounts of carbon, protect biodiversity, and regulate water cycles. Trésor Daniel Mefire highlights the urgent need to safeguard these landscapes from agricultural expansion, industrial threats, and climate change impacts.
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    By Trésor Daniel Mefire

    Peatlands, often overlooked in environmental discussions, are emerging as one of Earth’s most powerful natural climate solutions. Yet, these carbon-rich wetlands, particularly those in Africa’s Congo Basin, face increasing threats from human activity and climate change.

    “Peatlands are Earth’s unsung climate champions,” said Trésor Daniel Mefire, emphasizing the ecosystems’ role in storing carbon, preserving biodiversity, and regulating water cycles.

    The Carbon Vault We Can’t Afford to Lose

    According to Trésor Daniel Mefire, peatlands cover just 3% of the Earth’s surface but hold 30% of the planet’s soil carbon. The Congo Basin’s Cuvette Centrale peatlands alone store an estimated 30 billion tonnes of carbon — roughly equal to three years of global greenhouse gas emissions.

    “Keeping these peatlands intact isn’t just about conservation; it’s about climate security for humanity,” Trésor Daniel Mefire explained.

    Biodiversity Hotspots in Peril

    Peatlands also serve as sanctuaries for wildlife, supporting critically endangered species like forest elephants and lowland gorillas. These habitats act as natural flood buffers and provide essential resources for local communities.

    However, rapid agricultural expansion and industrial activities are accelerating their destruction. “Cameroon’s Lainde Massa bog has lost 98% of its area to agriculture, and proposed oil fields in the Congo Basin could release over a gigatonne of CO2,” warned Trésor Daniel Mefire.

    Hope Through Restoration and Community Action

    Despite the looming threats, Trésor Daniel Mefire believes there is hope. “Restoring degraded peatlands can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%, and community-led conservation efforts are already showing results,” they said.

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    With stricter regulations, global collaboration, and increased awareness, peatlands can be protected for future generations.

    “Peatlands may be hidden, but their impact is massive,” Trésor Daniel Mefire concluded. “Protecting them is not just an environmental issue — it’s a global imperative.”


    For further details, the full research report by Trésor Daniel MEFIRE provides an in-depth analysis of the report.

    The Hidden Power of PeatlandsDownload

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