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conservation <strong>of</strong><br />

Genetic Diversity<br />

livestock and <strong>of</strong> threatened species<br />

<strong>of</strong> trees, fish and wildlife and other<br />

valuable species conserved and<br />

associated indigenous and local<br />

knowledge maintained<br />

measures are built on<br />

the “Participatory<br />

Approach”<br />

Encouraging the<br />

participation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

communities in<br />

resource management<br />

(MINFOF 2008)<br />

always contributed in decisionmarkers<br />

Their knowledge used for<br />

programming and management<br />

<strong>of</strong> biological resources<br />

to Biodiversity conservation<br />

Assist in providing information for<br />

ethno-botanical studies<br />

Report <strong>of</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> stake<br />

holders e.g. TDCs<br />

Indigenous knowledge now<br />

considered for public health<br />

programmes<br />

Poor infrastructure<br />

Poverty<br />

NBSAP not well known<br />

to stakeholders<br />

4. Promote<br />

sustainable use<br />

and consumption<br />

4.1 Biodiversity-based products<br />

derived From sources that are<br />

sustainably managed and<br />

production areas managed<br />

consistently with the conservation<br />

<strong>of</strong> biodiversity<br />

National laws and<br />

regulations on<br />

resource management<br />

emphasis on<br />

sustainable<br />

availability <strong>of</strong><br />

products<br />

All biodiversity management<br />

ministries, water, energy and soil<br />

sectors ensure external series for<br />

strict implementation <strong>of</strong> the laws<br />

Fines and sanctions including<br />

prison sentences to defaulters <strong>of</strong><br />

resource exploitation<br />

Inadequate means for<br />

implementing regulation<br />

4.2 Unsustainable consumption <strong>of</strong><br />

biological resources or that impact<br />

on biodiversity reduced.<br />

Texts <strong>of</strong> application<br />

<strong>of</strong> regulations<br />

Special text<br />

Determination <strong>of</strong> Quotas for<br />

heavily exploited and threatened<br />

spp<br />

There are quotas for fish<br />

exploiters, wildlife hunters and<br />

forest exploiters<br />

Non respect <strong>of</strong> the<br />

regulations<br />

4.3 No species <strong>of</strong> wild flora or<br />

fauna endangered by inter<strong>national</strong><br />

trade<br />

Cameroon is a<br />

member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

CITES Convention<br />

The specific institution that<br />

applies the CITES is MINFOF<br />

Exportation & research certificates<br />

are issued for every species<br />

exported<br />

Abuse in application <strong>of</strong><br />

CITES regulation<br />

5 Pressures from<br />

habitat loss, land<br />

use change,<br />

degradation and<br />

unsustainable<br />

water use reduced<br />

5.1 Rate <strong>of</strong> loss and degradation <strong>of</strong><br />

natural habitation decreased<br />

Soil, water & species<br />

conservation policies<br />

exist<br />

CBD Focal Point Ministry<br />

coordinates with other ministries<br />

for correct application <strong>of</strong> soil,<br />

water & habitat conservation<br />

measures<br />

Agricultural and Livestock<br />

Extension Services to educate the<br />

farmer-grazier on best soil and<br />

water conservation methods<br />

Poor /lack <strong>of</strong> information<br />

and coordination<br />

6. Control threats<br />

from Invasive<br />

6.1 Pathways for major potential<br />

Invasive Alien Species controlled<br />

Control <strong>of</strong> IAS has<br />

been provided for in<br />

National programme underway<br />

to identify and control IAS<br />

Project on Monitoring with<br />

assistance <strong>of</strong> GEF<br />

Delay and inadequate<br />

finances<br />

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