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egularly basis, very few inventories have been carried out during the reporting period
(Sunderland et al 2004, Cheek and Onana 2007). However, there is need to carry out nation
wide inventories in the different ecological zones and fields.
2.5.5 LESSONS LEARNT
Among the many lessons learnt from the CBD implementation are:
I. The need to collaborate with other nations and institutions for better principles in
resource management.
II. Cameroon learnt many lessons on biological resource management principles
(especially through UNEP Guidelines) in preparation of important document-NBSAP,
National reports, Biosafety Guidelines including the preparation and revision of
policies and laws (sect 2.1.2, table 34).
III. The CBD implementation activities like inventories of species show the true state of
biodiversity in the country, the state of ecosystem, species, their habitats, rates of
threats and new discoveries. Under-exploitation of biodiversity potentials have been
shown in the areas of bio-fertilizers and bio-stimulants.
IV. Coordination of stakeholder organizations\administrations is difficult due to
overlapping roles and functions.
V. Champions are needed within each administration/organisation
VI. Problems of implementing the CBD have a global dimension e.g.
• Several issues are handled at UN level through the UNEP
• Rich countries are made to provide financial assistance notably in developing
important activities.
• Development of new products- bio-fertilizer as nitrogen fixing and green
housing.
VII. Important lessons have been learnt on the safe and peaceful ways of handling crossboarder
biodiversity issues including delicate issues like LMO’s and IAS.
VIII. The Convention has shown that national regulations on the management of biological
resources are complementary to the international regulations.
IX. The involvement of several experts at the national and international levels has led to
exchange and sharing of experience in the field of biodiversity.
X. There has been the creation of several civil society organizations dealing specifically
with biodiversity in Cameroon.
2.6 EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NBSAP
The NBSAP came up with a comprehension assessment of the country’s biodiversity. The
vision and the rational are being achieved because:
• The processes expressed in the objectives and Action Plan are built on the
existing national policies, laws and corresponding texts of application in
various biodiversity domains in agriculture, fisheries, health, industry,
livestock, etc.
• The 9 objectives of the NBSAP Report (Section1.4, NBSAP) and the
Importance of biodiversity (Section 1.5, NBSAP) are meant to inform the
public on what exists, their expectations as well as individual and collective
roles towards conservation and sustainable use of biological resources.
• Through the NBSAP, all sectors in biodiversity are expected to be involved in
management and sustainable use of their biodiversity components. The
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