Chimpanzee Rescue: Sanaga-Yong sanctuary in central Cameroon cares for 75 chimpanzees, many rescued from captivity. Hunting remains a major threat to great apes, while founder Sheri Speede faces the daily task of feeding and caring for them. Climate Finance: At COP31, advocates urged governments and lenders to give frontline communities more say over climate funding and decisions, warning that global pledges may have little impact without local leadership. Clean Air: Cameroon was among five of the world’s most polluted countries to receive less than $2 per person in international funding for air pollution projects in 2024, according to a new report. Coastal Protection: A €42 million programme covering Cameroon and five other Central African countries aims to protect coastal ecosystems while supporting sustainable fisheries and local businesses. School Gardens: Students in Ebang harvested huckleberry from a school garden, part of a programme teaching practical environmental skills and regenerative farming amid widespread food insecurity. Offshore Oil: Murphy Oil signed contracts to explore four offshore blocks covering about 2.6 million acres. Cameroon’s hydrocarbons company can take a stake if projects reach development; environmental and social plans are part of the licensing requirements.