February 3, 2025

From a Desert to an Oasis: An Ambitious Greening Effort in the Sahel

Weitzman students journeyed to Senegal to help with an ambitious ecological and infrastructural greening effort as part of their coursework. The Dakar Greenbelt aims to combat desertification and promote sustainable urban growth.

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In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, PhD candidate Rob Levinthal led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt. (Image: Courtesy of Chaowu Li)
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In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, PhD candidate Rob Levinthal led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt. (Image: Courtesy of Chaowu Li)