Cameroon faces climate challenges such as unpredictable rainfall patterns and rising temperatures, but a youth-led initiative called Enhancing Climate Education in Schools for Sustainable Climate Action is working to bridge the gap between high-level climate policies and practical knowledge at the community level. Climate Change and Innovation Clubs have been established to empower students with skills and knowledge for climate adaptation, reaching over 5,000 students, planting over 400 trees, and establishing regenerative school gardens since their launch in 2024. The importance of youth leadership in advancing climate adaptation in Africa, particularly in Cameroon, is highlighted, showing that investing in youth leadership is essential for sustainable and long-term climate adaptation. These initiatives demonstrate that young people can be effective agents of change in bridging the gap between policy and practice at the community level.
https://gca.org/from-classrooms-to-communities-education-for-climate-action-in-cameroon/