Cameroon

14 hectares

To fight desertification, soil degradation, and ecosystem decline, in recent years the organization has emphasized sustainable agricultural practices such as agroecology, agroforestry, soilles agriculture, and seasonal crops. The organization promote the use of organic fertilizers, biofertilizers, and circular economy practices, among others all guided by the One Health approach. Given this reality, their desire is to promote the One Health approach particularly among minority Indigenous peoples and youth, who must lead this fight in the near or distant futurewhile adopting sustainable practices.

10 hectares hectares

Their current land restoration efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach between World food forum cameroon chapter/ Evangelical Church of Cameroon's role particularly in the Littoral and West Regions of Cameroon, the organization has initiated community-based awarenes programs focused on the spiritual and environmental responsibility to care for the land. In local parishes of Douala, Dschang, and Bafang, the organization engages youth and women in agroecology and sustainable farming practices, including soil restoration using compost and natural fertilizers, tree planting around church-owned lands, and home gardening which promotes eco-friendly housing integrated with biodigester technology that turns organic waste into clean energy and organic compostan innovative model being piloted in peri-urban areas of Douala and Buea. Additionally, through the World Food Forum Cameroon Chapter, the organization is working on a pilot project titled Faith for Food and Forest, which aims to unite faith communities to reforest degraded church lands, implement climate-resilient agriculture, and encourage climate-smart youth agripreneurship. Their vision is to expand these efforts to other faith networks and synodal region, especially in zones facing desertification, deforestation, and post-conflict land degradation. The organization strongly believe that land restoration is both a divine calling and a civic duty, and the organization is committed to scaling faith-led ecological actions acros Cameroon. Widespread land degradation: Over 12 million hectaresabout a third of the countryare degraded, with 8,245 km showing declining productivity and 136,779 km under disturbance. Rapid deforestation: Between 1990 and 2010, Cameroon lost 2.6 million hectares of forest (\~0.4% annually) amid agricultural expansion and logging ([ Climate-driven stres: Northern Cameroon faces acute rainfall declinefrom \~1,837 mm in 1960 to \~1,657 mm in 2022fuelling droughts, floods, and 33.6% food insecurity in the Far North ([elibrary.imf.org][3]).

10 hectares hectares

The 3-year program will establish church-led tree nurseries acros five presbyteries (Bali, Mbengwi, Kumbo, Ndop, Ndu) to propagate 10,000 native seedlings annually, focusing on species like Prunus africana for medicinal value and erosion control. Concurrently, erosion mitigation pilots will deploy vetiver gras and stone bunds on vulnerable church-owned slopes in Bafut and Belo, where landslides threaten agricultural livelihoods. The initiative integrates sustainable farming training through rural centers in Mbot and Tabenken, teaching 500+ farmers contour cultivation and organic practices. A unique spiritual dimension involves preserving seven traditional sacred groves, beginning with the Kedjom Keku forest near Big Babanki, blending ecological preservation with cultural heritage. Scheduled for Q1 2026 launch pending consultations, the program seeks collaboration with Cameroons Ministry of Forestry, ERuDeF NGO, and the University of Bamenda. A water stewardship component will restore springs in Mankon and Nkwen through catchment protection, supported by CAMWATER. Funding combines congregational contributions (20%) with international ecumenical grants, aligning with both national development goals and Presbyterian creation theology. The church welcomes technical partnerships to enhance this holistic approach to land restoration, emphasizing community-led solutions and long-term ecological resilience in the Northwest Region. The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon faces multifaceted obstacles in implementing land restoration acros the Northwest Region. Cultural and legal complexities further complicate efforts. Transitioning communities from traditional slash-and-burn practices to sustainable agriculture requires delicate cultural mediation, while ambiguous land tenure systems near Bamenda hinder long-term restoration planning. Institutional coordination delays present additional hurdles, with MINEPDED permit approvals consuming 6-8 months.

100+ hecters belonging to project participants. My organization help it's projects participants on their housing land and property rights. hectares

Norwegian Refugee Council / Presbyterian Church Christian's organization have work in many communities in the North west and south regions of Cameroon. Helping conflict affected communities and vulnerable people to manage land for climate smart agriculture using environmental friendly methods like bio fertilizers, organic manure, market gardening, community farming, planting of resistance seeds, rotation, irrigation and more. All this to boost food production, improve socio-economic empowerment, land restoration, housing, land and property rights to youths women and other minority groups. Collaborating with religious leaders, church groups, cooperatives and other stakeholders for sustainable development. Norwegian Refugee Council / Presbyterian Church Christian is very passionate about land restoration, climate adaptation and sustainable development. Norwegian Refugee Council / Presbyterian Church Christian's previous roles promoted fruit tree cultivation for coffee farming groups, and Thank you for this great opportunity.

1600 hectares at the level of parishes and reserved lands as well as that of the communities we work with within the diocese. hectares

The GIZ personnel who informed me was motivated by the intervention of CODAS Caritas Bafoussam at the just ended Large Scale Forest Landscape Restoration Program in Africa {"programme de restauration grande chelle de paysage forestiers en Afrique (FLR-AREECA)} at Fongo Tongo Dschang, one of the flanks of Mount Bamboutos found in the West region of Cameroon. The German Technical Cooperation in collaboration with the comptences of CODAS CARITAS of the Diocse of Bafoussam's organization carried out sensitization and training of the villages in and around Fongo Tongo local council on practices of land restoration and preservation. Practices such as agroforestry, reforestation, contour bonds were taught. The organization distributed and supervise the planting of 9000 raphia palm seedlings, 1200 grafted avocado seedlings, 600 Prunus africana-pyguim seedlings and 300 Cordia plants seedlings all indigenous species. N 0533'17.7", E 958'14.1" altitude 1585m. Fossong Ellelem Fongo Tongo Dschang West region Cameroon. Motivated by the passion with which CODAS Caritas Bafoussam executed the Large Scale Forest Landscape Restoration project at the level of Fongo Tongo, he couldn't hesitate forward to me this golden opportunity to further build CODAS CARITAS of the Diocse of Bafoussam's capacity in such a field. By so doing fails to apply required sustainable principles. Conventional agriculture as well as excessive Forest/natural resources exploitation activities.

180 hectares hectares

Their University is involved in projects to restore degraded lands, such with the planting of 10 varieties of forest and agroforestry trees, integrating the Taungya system. Their project faces problems of compliance with the zoning demarcated by the project; the organization note a violation of the Agroforestry zone by breeders and the conflict of use in the use of water. Key challenges include key challenges include the organization also had insufficient financial resources to complete the implementation of the project to create the botanical garden.

20 hectares hectares

The organization is currently implementing a restoration project in M'mockmbie Community located on the Southern slope of Mount Bamboutos Cameroon funded by the National Geographic Society. This project seeks to restore the degraded and degrading water catchments and Riparian buffer zones using community participatory approach, beginning with a pilot, which is aimed at strengthening community engagement and establishing a foundation for long-term ecological restoration of the degraded and degrading water catchments and Riparian buffer zones in M'mockmbie Community, through participatory mapping of stakeholders consultations, and capacity building activities, the project will foster community ownership and co-create a plan for restoring degraded water catchments and riparian buffer zones. Baseline data on water quality, amphibian populations, and community needs will be collected to guide future restoration efforts.The main goal of the project is to mobilize the community to plant 1000 native, water-tolerant, and economically viable tree species around the buffer zones of the catchment area. This effort will not only sequester carbon and improve biodiversity it will restore water flow, protect endangered species, and provide sustainable income for the people through the trees' economic value. Their key goals include; Goal 1 Enhance community participation and ownership in restoring the local ecosystem. Objectives: Conduct participatory mapping workshops with 50 community members to identify degraded areas. Establish a Community Forest Management Committee (CFMC) with diverse representation. Host 5 community consultations to gather feedback and co-create a restoration plan. Deliver capacity building workshops on ecological restoration and sustainable land management. Goal 2 Establish baseline data to measure future restoration impacts. Objectives: Collect baseline data on water quality at key points within the catchment area and testing in the laboratory. Conduct surveys to estimate amphibian ( Banbouto torrent toad, Pale-Sided egg frog) populations. Asses community needs and priorities related to water security and livelihoods. And their measurement indicators include;. Increased community ownership and leadership in environmental restoration. Improved understanding of local needs and priorities related to water security and livelihoods. Establishment of baseline data for measuring future restoration impacts. Enhanced collaboration and communication among stakeholders. Increased awarenes of the importance of ecosystem health. These impacts will be measured using the following methodology and indicators. Participatory mapping: Workshops using sketch maps and GPS technology. Water quality: Standard field testing kits for key parameters (pH, conductivity, turbidity). Amphibian surveys: Visual encounter surveys and acoustic monitoring. Community needs assessment: Focus group discussions and surveys. One of the greatest hindrances the organization has encountered with their ongoing restoration project in M'mockmbie Community is the issue of land tenure. The land operators around the catchment area aren't the land owners hence decisions on adopting sustainable best pratices and planting the native tree species are often hindered as such rights must be obtained from the land owners themselves some of which live far away from the community. Next is the belief system. Many of the villagers in the community belief that the disappearance of water within the catchment is linked to their abandonment of an old age tradition and obedience to their gods. They believe offering sacrifice to their gods is the only solution to restore the catchment area that have been degraded. The organization has been working with the communities to bridge this gap through participatory workshops and the formation of a community restoration group appointed and led by the community members them self, this has helped build trust and willingnes for the project.

2600 hectares in my region hectares

In the Adamaoua region in the northern part of Cameroon, where Institute of Agricultural Research for Developmment works, agricultural land has experienced a decline in fertility in recent years due to soil acidity (pH varies between 3.5 and 5.5). In addition, with the effect of climate change, pockets of drought are multiplying, late rains and early departures of these rains are very noticeable. It is with this in mind that Institute of Agricultural Research for Developmment's team and Institute of Agricultural Research for Developmment launched the idea of land restoration by producing biofertilizers from cow dung and manure and biochar to amend these lands, as well as climate-smart practices to boost yields. In addition, reforestation of the land in the near future. Financial support from organizations would be beneficial to us in completing their project. The organization need machinery (tractors, mechanical hoes, etc.) to be able to work on large areas. In addition, the organization want to recruit workers for temporary work, for the production of biofertilizers, and to carry out field work, but the organization do not have the necessary means to achieve their goal. This is why the organization limit ourselves to the little the organization can do.

30.4 hectares hectares

Land Location Their planned Land Restoration activities and the geography is the Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary (BMWS) is located between two divisions Kupe Manenguba and Manyu in the South West Region; of Cameroon. The Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary (BMWS) was created on 12 March 1996 by Prime Ministerial Decree and covers a surface area of 64,220 ha. Brief about the Area. BMWS is a biological hotspot of conservation significance and an important site for primate conservation. It is a habitat of flagship species, including the forest elephant, with its famous elephant market (a salt lick situated in the Sanctuary where elephants visit), Nigerian-Cameroon Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes vellerosus), Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus), and seven known Guenons. The sanctuary is also home to over 322 species of avifauna, including the endangered Mount Kupe Bush-shrike (elophus kupeensis); 71 species of reptiles, including 2 species of tortoise; 23 species of lizards, and 46 species of snakes. BMWS has mainly sub-montane vegetation and its landscape is characterized by rugged and hilly topography. Increase of population urbanization, the city is fast growing and the government is grapping people land. The recent one is climate change , bring many people to or community and competition with the locals in their small land.

300 hectares hectares

The Bio-Conservation Club is currently implementing community-based land restoration initiatives in the Southwest Region of Cameroon, particularly along the coastal areas, covering the Tiko, Limbe, Bimbia and Isangelle coastal zones. Their flagship project focuses on mangrove ecosystem restoration, targeting areas degraded by unsustainable wood harvesting, pollution, and coastal encroachment. The organization is restoring approximately 300 hectares of community and faith-linked land using a mix of assisted natural regeneration, native species replanting, and tidal channel rehabilitation. Weve established community nurseries, integrated agroforestry, and conducted trainings on sustainable land use, especially targeting faith-based youth and womens groups. A vital part of their approach is offering alternative livelihoods to reduce pressure on natural resources. The organization promote the local production and use of biocharcoal, made from coconut and agricultural waste. This eco-friendly alternative is used in kitchens and sold in local markets. Since introducing this initiative, mangrove tree harvesting has dropped by over 40%, easing deforestation while boosting household income. In parallel, the organization run creation care education within churches and mosques, helping congregations connect their faith to environmental stewardship. Their model blends scientific knowledge, traditional ecological wisdom, and spiritual motivation, fostering restoration thats both ecologically sound and culturally rooted. The organization aim to expand this work to additional faith-owned lands. The Faith4Land Masterclass offers the perfect platform to deepen their technical capacity, scale their impact, and connect with a global network of like-minded faith practitioners. A 2022 survey the organization carried out estimated that an average of seven mangrove trees are cut down daily, a trend that has persisted for over ten years, leading to significant degradation despite efforts to raise community awarenes. Many households still depend on traditional wood due to habit. The organization sees these not as dead ends, but as opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and grow.

36 hectares hectares

Multipurpose Training Center of Mbouo (CPF) is actively involved in land restoration efforts in the Western region of Cameroon, specifically in the Menoua department within the Bamboutos Mountains. This area, characterized by progressive soil degradation caused by erosion and unsustainable agricultural practices, is the primary focus of their interventions. The organization is currently implementing a project to support the restoration of agro-sylvo-pastoral landscapes acros two degraded watersheds covering approximately 40 hectares in the villages of Mbing and Apouh. Restoration techniques here include the establishment of gras strips and the planting of agroforestry species (avocado trees, tomatillo, vetiver, raphia) suited to the local environment. These measures aim to stabilize the soil, reduce erosion, promote groundwater recharge, and improve land fertility. A key aspect of their approach is the active involvement of local communities and administrative authorities in all project activities, including awarenes-raising, training, and support for local producers, who actively participate in implementing these agroecological practices. Their commitment goes beyond technical aspects and incorporates solidarity among populations through the establishment of a local participatory natural resource management agreement. This ecological and human-centered approach enables us to promote harmonious sustainable development. Additionally, some producers show hesitation in adopting new methods due to concerns related to land ownership. This is especially true for those from polygamous households, who fear losing their land, which hinders their commitment to restoration activities. Moreover, the available equipment is not always suited to specific needs. For example, the hoes used by producers are ineffective for digging anti-erosion strips when the soil is dry. Finally, some already cultivated plots limit the scope of interventions.

925 hectares of land (spread across five university campuses in Cameroon) hectares

In March 2025, University of Dschang-Cameroon's country, Cameroon, experienced a landslide at the Santchou cliff, which severed the road connecting the western region, the country's main agricultural area, to the coastal region, Cameroon's economic hub. This landslide resulted in significant los of life (125 people died), enormous material losses and the degradation of arable land in general. Their university has set up a project to build resilience to future disasters. One of the main focuses of this project is the restoration of degraded land. Among the activities of this project are the practice of agroecology, agroforestry and the intensification of the promotion of their biopesticides and bioherbicides among farmers in the area with a view to restoring degraded land.

The organization currently have three sites that land restoration could happen but only one is a planned project. The three sites are Mubang in Bamenda 3 Sub Division of the North West Region of Cameroon having 5 hectares of land. The second is in Pinying in Santa Sub Division having a little over three hectares of land still in the North West Region of Cameroon and the third is in Tabot in Wabane sub Division of the South West Region of Cameroon having three hectares of land. Here the organization has planted different spices of environmental friendly trees and plants. Some of the plants are already producing fruits for both humans, animals and birds. The organization reallys have the interest to be more intentional in such work of land restoration. Science-based solutions. Presently the organization has cases in court over lands that the church legally owned for many decades. Some traditional practices are deeply rooted but environmentally harmful, and shifting these habits takes time, education, and trust-building. Climate change further complicates their efforts, as unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather conditions make it harder to plan and sustain restoration activities. The mandate given us by the Creator Himself remains unchanged and so the organization must remain committed to promoting practices that support better land restoration norms.

Current engagement in land restoration RAJAPI-COP (Pan-African Youth Network for Social, Climate and Biodiversity Justice at COPs) is a faith-inspired and youth-led network operating in 24 African countries, with official representations in. Rooted in African spirituality and values, it promotes land restoration peace, and intergenerational responsibility. In 2025, RAJAPI-COP is coordinating youth-led initiatives focused on the restoration of sacred forests, mangroves, and degraded lands acros several countries in the Congo Basin, notably in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo. The organization support communities in mapping degraded lands and co-developing regenerative solutions through agroecology, reforestation with native and symbolic species, and protection of wetlands and watersheds. In Cameroon, for example, the organization is working in the coastal region of Wouri and in the Lom-et-Djrem department, where sacred groves and degraded community forests are being restored in collaboration with traditional leaders and local churches. RAJAPI-COP also organizes awarenes campaigns, faith dialogues, and youth camps linking land ethics, religious beliefs, and climate adaptation. The organization is currently designing an interfaith land restoration guide for African youth communities, which integrates indigenous spiritualities and Abrahamic traditions. By The organization is strongly committed to the moral and spiritual dimensions of land restoration which hinders long-term restoration commitment. Sociocultural resistance: Some traditional or religious leaders remain reluctant to integrate environmental approaches into their spiritual mission.

In the farming field school where The organization trains students in agriculture, the organization practice fallow and composting in the suburbs of Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. In this context, the pieces of land where the organization grow pineapple and maize are currently on hold only 5 hectares of land are being used to grow banana, cassava an other crops. Apart from farming, the organization practice livestock. The organization hcows, pigs, rabbits and chicken. Their droppings are also used to restore land and fertilize the farms. The lessons and practices taught in the school are replicated by students once they get back to their different countries, in their different positions in parishes, communities and other missions. From August 2025, Missionaries of Sacred Heart of Jesus's impact is expected to be higher many pieces of land owned by their organisation in Cameroon and in other African countries, the soil infertility has reached very high levels to an extent that great efforts are needed. Workforce.