Rapid urbanization is leading to a dramatic loss of urban forests and green spaces.
An English summary of this report is below. The original video report, in French and released by Media2Africa, follows.
As floods and landslides increasingly affect Cameroonian cities, urban forests appear to be an effective solution emerging. Yet, they are gradually disappearing under the pressure of urban expansion.
Why are they essential? How can we protect them? Lionel Djibie Kaptchouang, an expert in environmental management, sheds light on the crucial role of these ecosystems.
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