Desertification on the Edge of the Namibe Desert: Causes and Socioenvironmental Consequences

Abstract

Gaspar Jamba

Our society is changing at an unprecedented speed, due to a technological revolution unprecedented in our history. Consequently, there is an exponential growth in the availability of technology that will certainly continue to evolve in the coming decades. The impact of this technological transformation particularly affects financial institutions, with a view to changing the behavior of their customers, demanding excellence in the services provided, demanding expansion and variety in the provision of banking services, especially in aspects related to information technology. Desertification represents one of the most pressing environmental challenges in arid and semi-arid regions, with profound implications for biodiversity, land productivity, and human livelihoods. This paper examines the causes and socioenvironmental consequences of desertification on the edge of the Namib Desert, specifically in the municipalities of Moçâmedes and Tombwa in southern Angola. Using a qualitative methodology based on literature review, institutional reports, and field observations, the study identifies key drivers such as overgrazing, deforestation, climate variability, and unregulated urban expansion. The paper also highlights the impacts of land degradation on food security, migration patterns, and ecological stability. The findings underscore the urgent need for integrated land management strategies and participatory environmental governance to mitigate the effects of desertification in the region.

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