AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Security in Focus: At the N’Djamena African Water Forum, Cameroon’s Minister Eloundou Essomba pushed the “Water Compact” agenda, stressing that uneven access to water is hurting public health and farm output and calling for stronger partner funding. Public Drinking Water Overhaul: CAMWATER launched a Yaoundé strategic performance overhaul to improve service delivery, cut technical and commercial losses, reduce non-revenue water, and tighten billing and collections. Marine Safety & Pollution Risk: Cameroon gave the owner of the container ship “Black Rhino” 15 days to clear the Douala-Bonabéri access channel after it ran aground, with a recovery plan required to include pollution prevention. Biodiversity Conservation: In Buea, the South West biodiversity programme (PSMNR-SWR) steering committee reviewed progress protecting Mount Cameroon and other sites, with renewed emphasis on community involvement. Plastic Pollution Push: Cameroon enforces a 30% recycled PET mandate to curb plastic pollution. Wildlife & Trade Links: A pangolin DNA study connects local wild meat markets to global trafficking networks, raising pressure for stronger wildlife enforcement. Flood Preparedness Lesson: While not Cameroon-specific, reports on regional flood evacuation planning underscore the need for early action when heavy rains hit.
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