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2.6.1 MEASURES TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT THE NBSAP
Implementation of the NBSAP is implied in the execution of the activities in the
“Action Plan” (Section 5.2 NBSAP). Section 2.3 of this Report, specifies the progress made
in implementing the priority activities. However, most stakeholders are not yet aware of the
existence of the NBSAP and their respective roles therein. This affects the implementation of
the plan and conseaquently its effectiveness.
2.6.2 CAN CURRENT NBSAP ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THREATS?
The current NBSAP can adequately address threats in Cameroon’s biodiversity and
has actually succeeded in doing that since:
• The Ecosystem Approach was the underlying principle, activities in the Action Plan
were recommended for each ecosystem.
• It was built on a participatory approach, involving various biodiversity stakeholders.
• The objectives of the CBD have been embedded in national policies, laws and
regulations on biological resources management (fishery, forestry, wildlife,
agriculture, livestock, etc).
• There were appropriate amendments on biodiversity related laws immediately
Cameroon ratified the CBD.
• At sub-regional level there are cooperation ties with neighboring countries on rules
and regulations on conservation of biodiversity especially as member countries have
common shared resources, economic and monetary ties belong to regional biodiversity
related conventions and are all parties to the CBD.
• The existence of Commission on Forest for Central Africa regrouping countries of the
Congo Basin Forest Ecosystems serves as an impulse for implementing the NBSAP.
2.6.3 NEED TO REVISE PORTIONS OF THE NBSAP
Ten years after the NBSAP was conceived, there is need to revise the NBSAP. The
biodiversity status and trend and the “Action Plan” should be revised because:
- Periods of some actions have expired;
- Some actors in the “Action Plan” have changed titles/names and attributions;
- Some correspondent government policies have been revised;
- Financial allocations are not made as expected; their allocations have to be
reconsidered especially considering Cameroon’s obligation to implement the CBD
- In many ecosystems, priorities have changed, while COP decisions and
Recommendations have to be adjusted to the actual situation.
- Societal changes and economic adjustments require that some actions which were
absolutely necessary at the time its adoption be completely revised.
- The state of knowledge has evolved thus need for update revision.
2.6.3.1 SUGGESTIONS TO REVISE NBSAP
The following considerations should be made while revising the NBSAP:
- Adaptation measures to negative trends and inclusion of new knowledge.
- There is need to evaluate the implementation of the NBSAP by key sectors. A
performance above 80% per sector will lead to its revision.
- The participation of Grass-root organizations should be encouraged.
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