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February 28, 2025
Cameroon: Urban Forests, a Solution to Climate Change (French)
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Rapid urbanization is leading to a dramatic loss of urban forests and green spaces.
An English summary of this report is below. The original report, broadcast in French by CRTV, follows.
October 8, 2023, 7:20pm: A dam fails on the flanks of Mont Mbankolo in Yaoundé. The result: 34 dead, dozens of houses destroyed and inestimable material losses. This tragedy, the result of anarchic urbanization and negligent infrastructure management, is a tragic reminder that urban forests are not just green spaces, but barriers against natural disasters.
To find out more, check out this report on the environmental and social impact of the loss of urban forests in African cities, by Boris Ngounou, produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center.
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