Prosopis Mapping in Djibouti

New data about Prosopis distribution in Djibouti has been published on the Agro-informatics Platform within the Land Cover/Use channel. Prosopis is a highly invasive species in Djibouti, rapidly spreading across various ecosystems and disrupting native flora and fauna. It thrives in arid and semiarid environments, tolerating extreme temperatures, saline soils, and limited water​, making it well-suited to Djibouti's harsh climate. Prosopis often encroaches on rangelands, agricultural areas, and waterways​. Prosopis' rapid spread results in ecological impacts such as competing with native vegetation, reducing biodiversity, and hindering agricultural and pastoral productivity by invading farmlands and grazing lands. Through an innovative geospatial approach, FAO conducted environmental assessments to support evidence-based interventions in the main harvesting areas of As-Eyla, Hanlé, Damerjog, and Tadjourah in Djibouti. The methodological approach developed to assess the spatiotemporal distribution of Prosopis in the country relied on remote sensing data and technologies combined with field survey data.