Experiencing the Impact of Land and Water Degradation Firsthand

Experiencing the Impact of Land and Water Degradation Firsthand
The compound in the village where Betty’s family still lives

Bio4Climate intern Betty Bitengo knows what it’s like first-hand to live through the impacts of land and water degradation in her community.

In her very first post on her new Substack account, Betty recounts her experience. You’ll be deeply moved and in awe—not only by her lived experience as a child—but by her incredible talent as a writer.

Betty Bitengo

Posted: March 20, 2026