T1 The Lake Chad conventional basin: a diagnostic study of environmental degradation
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 United Nations Sudano-Sahelian Office, 
K1 environmental health
K1 soil erosion
K1 groundwater
K1 wildlife
K1 forced migration
K1 drought
K1 environmental impact assessment
K1 animal health
K1 climate change
YR 1990
FD 1990
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29883
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29883
NO This document provides a diagnostic study of environmental degradation in the Lake Chad Conventional Basin, focusing on the interplay between natural resources and human activities. It highlights the basin's ecological diversity, including its soils, water systems, and biodiversity, while detailing the severe impacts of drought, overexploitation, and mismanagement. The document emphasizes the need for integrated conservation and development strategies, proposing subdivision into "diagnostic basins" for targeted action. Key concerns include soil erosion, declining fisheries, loss of vegetation, and conflicts over water and land use. Recommendations prioritize flexible, long-term policies, local community involvement, and international cooperation to address degradation and ensure sustainable resource management.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026