At the same time desertification contributes to climate change by releasing to the atmosphere carbon stored in dryland vegetation and soils.
Wakati huohuo ueneaji jangwa nao huchangia katika mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa kwa kuruhusu kaboni iliyohifadhiwa kwenye mimea ya maeneo yenye ukame na udongo kurushwa kwenye anga.