In the verdant fields of Bangante, West Region of Cameroon, a quiet revolution is taking root. A farmer carefully tends to young cocoa plants, their hands working the soil with the precision that comes from generations of agricultural knowledge. This scene, captured during a sustainable cocoa farming project, embodies the principles of agroecology — an approach that promises to transform not just how we grow food, but how we relate ...

Introduction The Ndop plain, situated in the North West region of Cameroon, has undergone significant environmental transformation over recent decades. This study analyzes land cover changes between 1998 and 2022 using satellite imagery to document the scope of these changes, evaluate their environmental implications, and project future scenarios if current trends continue. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for informed policy development and sustainable resource management in this ecologically important region. The ...

IntroductionIn November 2024, a significant cliff collapse occurred in Dschang, located in the West Region of Cameroon, following a period of unusually heavy rainfall. This geohazard event represents a critical example of the increasing environmental vulnerability facing Cameroon's western highlands. Field observations conducted in the aftermath reveal extensive soil displacement characterized by exposed reddish lateritic soils, destroyed vegetation, and a dramatically altered landscape. This article examines the collapse from an ...