AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnvironmental Rights: ERA coalition launches a 20-country Environmental Rights Case Study on July 1, with participatory research on how communities can access environmental information, join decisions, and seek justice. Industrial Pollution Control: Cameroon’s government seals nonconforming, illegal companies in Douala’s Dibamba/Bonaberi area, targeting firms in sectors like recycling, palm oil processing and other manufacturing. Water Security: Cameroon begins operational rollout of the €184.9m SEWASH water project, aiming to expand safe drinking water and sanitation from 2025–2030 with World Bank support. Sustainable Cocoa & Exports: Rainforest Alliance says it has invested $15.5m since 2020 to certify and support sustainable farming in Cameroon’s Dja, Western Highlands and Grand Mbam landscapes, helping producers meet EU deforestation rules. Biodiversity Protection: UNESCO designates 14 new biosphere reserves on World Environment Day, including Cameroon, boosting conservation of unique ecosystems. Climate-Nature Policy Dialogue: A UK High Commission roundtable in Cameroon pushes for balancing growth with conservation in the Congo Basin, warning that weak resource management could worsen food insecurity. Agri-Livelihoods & Regeneration: Rainforest Alliance highlights regenerative gains in Ghana (1.3m trees planted in 2025), offering a regional model for restoring degraded landscapes. Aviation Safety Watch: Cameroon faces an ICAO audit later in 2026 that could pressure compliance for international airport certification, including Garoua and Maroua.
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