Miombo forest

About Miombo forest: 

• The Miombo is a biome that includes tropical and subtropical grasslands, bushlands, and savannahs.
• It is a vast African dryland forest ecosystem covering close to 2.7 million square kilometres across southern Africa, including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• The woodlands are characterized by the dominance of Brachystegia species, either alone or in association with Julbernardia and Isoberlinia species.
• It also encompasses four bio-regions and is responsible for maintaining the Greater Zambezi, one of the most important transnational river basins.
• It is facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
• Significance of this forest: This forest is vital for millions of people in rural areas, providing essential resources such as firewood, food, and water.

Key facts about the Food and Agriculture Organization

• It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
• Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
• Member countries: With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
• Its sister bodies are the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
• Headquarter: Rome (Italy).

Q1: What is a Biome?

A biome is an area of the planet that can be classified according to the plants and animals that live in it.

Source: New projects to safeguard Miombo forest, boost food security in Mozambique & Zimbabwe