Haneul friend: Suhwan Jeong from Incheon to Madagascar

 

I learned that there is a 'Bemaha Chingi' as a unique topography of Madagascar.

Bemahara Chingi is located in western Madagascar, and is also a World Natural Heritage Site.

As far as I know, Chingi means 'place where you can't step' in Malagasy. Looking at the pictures, I can see why it got this name! The reason for this terrain is that it is the result of differential erosion, where limestone has been dissolved over a long period of time and only hard parts remain.

It is said that there are many endemic species of Madagascar in this terrain.

Have you ever visited this national park? If so, what are some activities you can do here?

Now in April, as Korea is in the northern hemisphere, the current season is spring, as opposed to Madagascar. Today's temperature is a high of 16 degrees and a low of 6 degrees. It is a little chilly for spring because it is still in the early spring. However, it is getting warmer. In spring in Korea, fine dust and yellow dust are severe. I like spring because the weather is warm. However, it is a pity that spring and fall are getting shorter and summer and winter are getting longer due to the recent abnormal climate. Also, cherry blossoms were in full bloom at our school during this time of last year, but this year, the weather is especially cold, so they do not bloom yet. The main cause of this abnormal climate is the increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused by excessive fossil fuel use. Also, the removal of carbon dioxide has not been achieved due to the destruction of forests due to excessive logging and the like. What environmental problems are occurring in Madagascar due to the abnormal climate? According to my research, deforestation is severe in Madagascar due to illegal logging of rare wood, incendiary agriculture, and reckless development. This deforestation is increasing our vulnerability to climate change. Due to climate change, abnormal climates such as cyclones and droughts may appear. Also, many plants and animals in Madagascar are endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching. This can lead to a decrease in biodiversity. To address this, Madagascar has implemented a variety of environmental protection policies. It expands national parks and reserves to designate more than 10% of its entire land as protected areas, and strengthens forest protection laws to crack down on illegal logging and poaching. What other environmental policies do Madagascar have?

Hello, I'm Jeong Su Hwan.

I am a second grade student attending Haneul High School. I live in Korea. I love to play basketball. I play basketball at the school gym every lunchtime. I love watching movies, too. I love the Star Wars series. My future dream is to be a robotics engineer. Now I am studying hard to make my dream come true. I am interested in Madagascar and Iceland because the natural environment of the two countries is so special. Feel free to chat me if you want!