Introduction Deforestation, the large-scale destruction of forests, represents a critical environmental challenge. Since 1990, a staggering 178 million hectares have vanished globally, with an estimated 4.7 million hectares disappearing annually. Africa’s Precious Forests at Risk Africa boasts the second-largest forest after the Amazon, a vital environmental asset teeming with
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The Energy Transition in Africa
Introduction The energy transition in Africa has become a priority in response to growing environmental challenges, dependence on fossil fuels, and the energy needs of an expanding population. With over 1.3 billion inhabitants, the continent faces issues such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. In response, several African countries, including
How Deforestation Impact the Baka Pygmies
Introduction Deforestation poses a significant threat to the Baka Pygmies, an indigenous group residing in the rainforests of Cameroon. For centuries, the Baka have lived in harmony with their forest environment, relying on it for food, medicine, and cultural practices. However, increasing deforestation driven by logging, agricultural expansion, and industrial
Drought in Cameroon: A scourge with multiple challenges
Introduction Cameroon, a country in Central Africa, is facing a growing climate phenomenon: drought. This scourge, which particularly affects the northern and Far North regions, severely impacts populations and the environment. The Current State of Drought Drought in the north is characterized by low and irregular rainfall, with annual precipitation
The reasons why we need to protect biodiversity
Introduction The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of life, from tiny bacteria to majestic blue whales. This biological wealth, known as biodiversity, is essential for sustaining life on our planet. Unfortunately, it is now facing an unprecedented crisis, with alarming rates of species extinction. Populations of wild species
Zoonoses: An Underestimated Threat
Introduction Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be transmitted naturally between animals and humans. Over 60% of human infectious diseases are of animal origin, and 75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic. In Africa, zoonoses account for about 2.4 billion cases of illness and 2.2 million deaths each year. The most
The Impact of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on Both Male and Females
Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) is the harm done to a person against his/her will. It encompasses different forms of violence affecting not only girls and women but also boys and men. However, it is women and girls who are the most affected at all stages of their lives (excision, rape,
BOGS: The Earth’s Carbon Stock
Introduction A bog is a natural environment poor in oxygen, made up of peat and water. Peat is a soil characterized by its high organic matter content, little or no decomposed. It covers only 3% of the earth’s surface but stores around 550 billion tonnes of carbon. That’s twice as
PLASTIC POLLUTION AND SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISIS
Introduction Scientifically called polymers, plastics of which there are two main families, (thermosets and thermoplastics) are the cause of plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is the destruction or degradation of ecosystems and natural habitats by introducing plastic elements. The current state of plastic pollution Since 1950, more than 9 billion tons
The Importance of Biodiversity and Solutions to Address the Crisis
Introduction Biodiversity, also known as biological diversity, encompasses all living beings and the ecosystems they inhabit. Coined in 1985, the term is celebrated globally on May 22nd as World Biodiversity Day. Biodiversity encompasses ecosystem diversity, genetic diversity, and species diversity, with over 1.8 million identified and named species and many
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