Smart Cities Push: Cameroon and UN-Habitat unveiled a national smart cities action plan, aiming to curb uncoordinated urban sprawl in hubs like Yaoundé using digital tools and a clear execution roadmap. Urban Sanitation Crackdown: Yaoundé authorities are actively dismantling illegal dumping “black spots” with cleanup drives, barricades, and daily collection routines to stop waste from returning. Land Restoration Finance Talks: Cameroon is seeking AfDB and IsDB support to restore over 12 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, linking restoration to climate resilience, food security, and jobs. Degraded Land & Climate Resilience: The UN-backed discussions in Mongolia (COP17 sidelines) are framed as groundwork for future funded projects, not yet a signed loan. Waste-to-Flood Solutions: A new focus on smarter waste management is being promoted as a practical way to reduce urban flooding risks by keeping drains and waterways clear. Youth & Entrepreneurship (Green Jobs Angle): Cameroon opened applications for a CFAF 5.5bn business plan competition for 1,000 youth across six cities, supporting growth in sectors tied to national development priorities. Border Modernisation: Nigeria and Cameroon launched the Mfum-Ekok border modernisation initiative to reduce trade bottlenecks—important for supply chains that also affect environmental compliance and logistics. Health & Resilience: eHealth Africa reported vaccinating 23 million children in 15 northern states using tech-driven coverage and renewable energy solutions.