AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Environment Day – Toxic Paint Controls: Cameroon is among countries pushing for Rotterdam Convention action on lead chromates in paint, as IPEN and partners urge global controls to protect children from lead exposure. Lake Chad Water Security: EU and Germany-backed LACHAWAMA/Lake Chad Water Management Action launched in Bangui to improve shared water governance, climate resilience, monitoring and stability for communities across the basin. Marine Ecosystems Under Threat: A new NGO report warns offshore oil and gas expansion could endanger coral reefs, mangroves and sea turtles, with biodiversity hotspots overlapping planned blocks. Climate Adaptation for Rural Women: A Yaounde conference highlights how rural women are hit first by climate shocks, calling for real action and climate finance that reaches them. Cocoa Farmers vs Volatile Markets: COCEFAAA warns persistent price swings are undermining cocoa farmers’ livelihoods and slowing investment across the value chain. Skills for Resilience: UNDP, MINAT, EU and World Bank train officials on multi-crisis damage and recovery assessments, including environment and gender cross-cutting needs. Yaoundé Training on Inclusive Education: A national campaign “We Ring The Bell” promotes financing and access for children with disabilities, linking social inclusion to sustainable development.
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