AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFlood and Drought Preparedness: Cameroon and four Lake Chad Basin neighbours have launched a five-year, US$11.7 million project to improve forecasts and warnings, aiming to help communities prepare for floods and droughts. Climate Finance: Cameroon secured €87 million from the Green Climate Fund for a six-year cocoa and coffee programme; 90% of the funding is concessional loans, while the country must contribute €88.5 million. Forest Protection: Congo Basin civil society groups are urging governments to turn conservation promises into action, with transparent forest governance, community rights and direct access to climate finance. The Green Climate Fund has also backed a US$46 million initiative to protect Cameroon’s permanent forests. Urban Green Space: Yaoundé residents are pushing back against the loss of green spaces in the capital. Food Safety: A study found heavy metals in chicken and eggs sampled in three regions, with some estimated exposure levels exceeding safe thresholds, especially for younger consumers.
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