Climate & Water Security: Lake Chad has shrunk by about 90% since the 1960s, squeezing livelihoods for nearly 50 million people across Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria; a new $10m technical push (PARFEBALT) aims to support recovery and protect water-dependent jobs. Flood Risk in Cameroon: Greenpeace Africa warns Maroua’s devastating floods are a sign of climate-driven disasters becoming more frequent and severe, pointing to forest loss, weak waste management and rapid urban growth. Far North Water Infrastructure: CAMWATER is moving from emergency repairs to longer-term reinforcement after floods damaged the Mayo Guelling pipeline feeding Mora and Kolofata, aiming for resilience against future extreme weather. Biodiversity & Wildlife: New research estimates Lake Chad now supports about 2.48 million waterbirds, strengthening the case for urgent protection and long-term conservation planning. Disaster Preparedness Cooperation: Cameroon and Egypt are deepening ties on civil protection, disaster management and training to better respond to floods, landslides and urban fires. Food & Nutrition: Cameroon has enabled a €3.6m WFP deal to scale up home-grown school feeding in Adamawa, East and Far North, linking meals to local farm supply chains. Health & Community Action: An initiative in Cameroon’s region supports efforts to cut vaccine rejection and reduce zero-dose children, including programming implemented in Cameroon.