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o Indigenous Knowledge is highly recognised and Government collaborates with several<br />
<strong>national</strong> associations on IK<br />
o No policy on ABS<br />
o There is an IPR Organisation in Cameroon and Government recognises its<br />
recommendations. However, it is not integrated into the research activities <strong>of</strong><br />
MINRESI and MINESUP, etc.<br />
4.3.4 LESSONS LEARNT<br />
Many lessons have been learnt in the Course <strong>of</strong> implementing the CBD in Cameroon.<br />
Among the many lessons are:<br />
- Policy-makers learnt much from the objectives and articles <strong>of</strong> the CBD and have seen the<br />
need to revise the laws and institutions associated with biodiversity management and<br />
sustainable use.<br />
- It is established that although biological resources are renewable, they can get depleted if<br />
not properly managed and used in a sustainable manner.<br />
- Village communities have now known the importance and the need for the sustainable use<br />
<strong>of</strong> biodiversity.<br />
Successes Registered:<br />
Among the many success in CBD implementations are:<br />
- The obligation to implement the CBD has added greater impetus in applying<br />
<strong>national</strong> laws related to biodiversity<br />
- There are stronger collaborative links between Government and the civil society<br />
since all must seek towards better resource management and sustainable use.<br />
- Significant awareness and advances in science and technology - Cameroon<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, Associations and research bodies undertake many<br />
programmes on biodiversity management.<br />
- Application <strong>of</strong> the National Biosafety Regulations<br />
- Advances in modern biotechnology using facilities in Yaounde, Buea<br />
Universities., biotechnology laboratories.<br />
- The inclusion <strong>of</strong> biodiversity and environment programmes in school curricula.<br />
4.3.5 SOME SET BACKS:<br />
In spite <strong>of</strong> successes and advantages CBD implementation has the following set backs:<br />
- Lack <strong>of</strong> infrastructure does not ensure total coverage and implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
instructions and decisions on all the resources.; The Korup National Park was<br />
created under the IUCN National Park status but has failed to be administered as<br />
such since the 6 villages in the Park resettlement scheme have to date not been<br />
resettled out <strong>of</strong> the Park.<br />
- Neglect <strong>of</strong> the estuarine mangroves <strong>of</strong> Rio del Rey in South West Province has<br />
exposed the fishing and forest resources to uncontrolled exploitation by alien<br />
fishermen who plunder both the mangroves and fish for foreign markets.<br />
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