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Seedballs: A simple innovation helping farmers face climate extremes
In the semi-arid plains of Northern Cameroon, every seed sown is a wager against the weather. Erratic rains, depleted soils…
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Building resilience through innovations in northern Cameroon
When late rains, sudden floods and unexpected dry spells after sowing threatened her groundnut harvest – and with it her…
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Financing conservation has a new face
“We‘ve said many times we‘re going to do better, but we haven’t. Biodiversity is decreasing at an alarming rate,” said…
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What if young people were the solution?
In Cameroon’s Far North region, climate change is not a distant threat—it’s a daily reality. Scorching heat, unpredictable rains and…
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The green bank: How much do you know about conservation finance?
Biodiversity is in crisis. With over one million species at risk of extinction, protecting nature has become a race against…
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Who are the actors leading climate action in Cameroon’s northern regions?
“Rainfall is becoming a rarity—arriving late and departing far too soon,” said Bakari Robert, CEO of MIDIMA, as he recounts the…
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Faidherbia albida: A green solution for Northern Cameroon
In Northern Cameroon’s arid and semi-arid landscapes, where traditional agriculture increasingly struggles due to climate change and soil degradation, a…
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How local communities in Northern Cameroon are restoring their land
In the northern reaches of Cameroon, where the climate is characterized by long, dry seasons and sparse rainfall, communities are…
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Cameroon: Four stages to identify gender-sensitive restoration options
Cameroon is committed to the AFR100 initiative, a movement to restore 100 million hectares of degraded landscapes in Africa by…
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In Cameroon, breaking barriers for women in restoration
Restoring land and reducing its degradation is crucial for Cameroon’s sustainable development and long-term resilience. Over 70 percent of the…
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