Mapping out options for model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa; in African Soil Protection Law

One World – No Hunger:
Sustainable soil management in and for Africa

Through the One World – No Hunger initiative, the German Government has committed itself to doing its utmost to eradicate hunger all over the world using a joint and
collaborative approach. The initiative One World – No Hunger which was launched in
2014, and which has never been more pertinent, addresses its main objective, fighting
hunger and malnutrition, by combining measures from the areas of food security, rural
developmen... Continue Reading...

Environmental Considerations in the Extractive Sector Laws in Cameroon

INTRODUCTION

Integrating environmental considerations within the laws relating to the activities of the extractive industry is no longer a choice. It is a necessity and one that is increasingly mandated by law. In the new competitive landscape of waning supply and increasing demand for mineral resources, companies in the extractive industries face rising expectations to do more than simply mitigate negative impacts, serve as sources of tax/royalty revenue, and act as good neighbours. Although increasingly required b... Continue Reading...

Enhancing the Effective and Sustainable Enjoyment of the Right to Water under Cameroonian Law

Introduction

1.1. Background and rationale

Generally speaking, water, which is one of the tangible natural resources the world over, features as the most indispensable. The well known adage, “water is life” confirms such a general conception. A global good in essence, 17 percent of humankind (1.5 billion people) has no access co clean water, 2.6 billion people do not enjoy sanitation facilities and 5000 children die every day contaminated by water... Continue Reading...

CONSTRUCTING SYNERGIES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND WISE USE OF WETLANDS IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN SUB-REGION: LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PATHWAYS

Introduction

1.1. Background and rationale to the study

It is trite knowledge chat environmental challenges ~re today a global concern in the sense that they effect directly or indirectly humankind in one way or the other. Indeed, for close to five decades now, the promotion of environmental protection has occupied a priority place in international discourse. Environmental challenges are many and various but probably do not affect different commun... Continue Reading...

Crafting and Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements in Cameroon: Are Parliamentarians Useful Actors

Introduction

1.1. Context and Justification

There is no gainsaying that environmental challenges continue to increase in recent times. Not only arc they on the rise but also they have assumed a trans-boundary and global character affecting communities at the national, regional and global levels. The tendency has therefore been to seek broader solutions to these challenges. This explains why the International community has more then ever before bee... Continue Reading...

Legislation for Sustainable Forest Management in the Central African Sub-Region : What Prospects for Effective Implementation

Introduction and Background

1.1 Historical Conspectus and Biodiversity Potentials

The Central African sub-region for the purpose of forest Management, cover countries directly linked to the Congo Basin Forest as well as other Central African countries that do not share in the forest resource but have a stake or interest in the conservation and sustainable management of the forest.