Cameroon celebration of the international day for biodiversity
Cameroon as a member of the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity joined the international community to celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity 2014 under the theme ‘Island Biodiversity”.
| Source | CBD Cameroun |
|---|---|
| Release date | 18/06/2014 |
| Contributor | Administrateur Sites Cameroun |
| Geographical coverage | Cameroun, |
| Keywords | biodiversité |
Islands constitute a unique ecosystem with plant and animal species that are endemic and most importantly contribute to the livelihoods of island communities who make up 1/10th of the world’s population and the economies of countries that depend on their resources.
Cameroon’s coastal and marine environment is a habour to very unique islands located in the Douala and Bakassi creek areas.
Cameroon’s coastal and marine ecosystem plays host to the islands, peninsulas, islets and fishing camps of the small territories which by the hazard of tectonics were isolated from the continental block. Located in the six major coastal divisions of Ndian, Fako, Meme, Mungo, Sanaga Maritime, Wouri and Ocean, Cameroon has more than 70 of these small island blocks. The main islands include Bakassi, Akwabane, Idabato and Erong in the South West region and the group of islands in Manoka and around the Cape Coast in the Littoral region. The islanders of Cameroon have in common fishing activities as the main source of their economies. Cameroon islands are sensitive areas due to their position in the forefront of the mainland. They have historically served as trading zones and the base for protection against intrusion into the country.
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