AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & forests under pressure: A new report alleges Cameroon’s Ebo Forest logging is enabled by well-placed elites, pointing to timber export mispricing and opaque ownership links tied to powerful networks. Anti-poaching enforcement: Cameroon is tightening its response to trafficking of protected species along the southern corridor, with the GUARD Wildlife project pushing stronger coordination among customs, security, justice and forestry. Marine conservation rules: The WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies deal is hailed as an environmental breakthrough, but critics warn the next phase could stall if India, Indonesia and the United States drag their feet. Deforestation risk from debt: A commentary says IMF lending is associated with higher tree cover loss, urging the fund to redesign programs to avoid environmental damage. Local climate-smart action: Yaoundé is scaling nutrition education in secondary schools through the Sun App project, including calls for school gardens and healthier cafeterias. Biodiversity awareness: International Chameleon Day coverage highlights how many chameleon species are now at serious risk, underscoring the need for conservation attention. Sustainable food value chains: Cocoa and cashew processing expansion is in focus, with Sunbeth announcing major processing plants aimed at deeper agro-industrialisation.
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