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The demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, copper, and cobalt, driven by the global transition to green energy, has implications for deforestation in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa contains about 30% of the world's mineral reserves, including significant amounts of platinum, chromium, manganese, and cobalt, much of which is located beneath biodiverse forests that play a crucial role in carbon capture and soil health, according to The Conversation Africa.

Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to enhancing land rights and forest conservation during a high-level international climate meeting. This comes as various governments announced new commitments and funding initiatives aimed at accelerating efforts to stop deforestation and restore degraded landscapes by the year 2030, according to Premium Times Business.