African scientists say green future at stake amid deforestation

NAIROBI, May 2 (Xinhua) -- The loss of forest cover in Africa, escalated by climatic shocks, poor land-use practices and urbanization could slow down the continent's transition to a green and resilient future, scientists said on Monday.

Speaking at a virtual forum from Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to coincide with the 15th World Forestry Congress underway in Seoul, South Korea, the scientists called for enhanced protection of African tropical forests to boost climate response.