COP17: Can the world reverse biodiversity loss by 2030?
The UN Biodiversity Conference kicks off today in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October. The meeting will take stock of progress, identify where countries are falling behind and, crucially,…
Congo Basin gives hope despite nature loss – WWF Living Planet Report 2026
By Leocadia Bongben According to the Living Planet Report 2026, the Congo Basin, home to forest elephants, great apes, bonobos and okapis, is under growing pressure from agricultural expansion, logging,…
Yaounde parliamentary conference:WWF expert say Congo Basin conservation has a price; the global community should pay
By Leocadia Bongben At the parliamentary conference on science, environmental governance, and climate finance in Yaounde from September 22 to 24, a WWF expert says Congo Basin conservation has a…
Southeast Cameroon: How smart agriculture provides women extra income during NTFP off-season
By Leocadia Bongben One sunny afternoon on June 24, in Mintom, South Region of Cameroon, about 40 of the 78 members of Scoops Expfnl, a women’s cooperative created in 2021,…
Zoonotic diseases: Why protecting forests is also protecting people
Before entering the forest in the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas in the Central African Republic, veterinarian Frédéric Singa and team check temperatures, wash hands, disinfect shoes, and wear masks as part…
Environmental Crimes: CSOs equipped with detection, self-protection, and safe reporting skills
By Leocadia Bongben Civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in eastern Cameroon have strengthened their capacity to detect environmental crimes, protect themselves in the field, and safely report violations following a…
Fifa World Cup 2026: Where forest and football meet for a shared home ground
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in a few hours with opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, WWF is using football’s special ability to bring…
WWF FLR Initiative is restoring 18 million hectares of ecosystems in nine countries – report
By Leocadia Bongben According to a recent report released by WWF, its “forest landscape restoration in Africa initiative” is helping 55,000 indigenous people in Africa and repairing 18 million hectares…
‘Au coeur de la Jungle’, a WWF film, emphasizes the urgent need for conservation
By Leocadia Bongben A WWF film, ‘Au coeur de la jungle’ (in the heart of the jungle), shot in Cameroon and Gabon, plunges viewers into the heart of the Congo…
Earth Hour: WWF Cameroon, pupils, and partners create awareness on biodiversity protection
By Leocadia Bongben The multisport complex at the Yaounde 5 Council in the city of seven hills served as the venue where Cameroonian pupils, youths, and partners joined the World…