Deforestation, forest degradation, and illegal logging monitoring data are crucial in decision-making on climate change, biodiversity loss, and desertification.
As a member of Cameroon’s Civil Society Organisations External Independent Monitoring Network (RC-OIE in French), AJESH hosted the 32nd edition of the Coordination Meeting of the Independent External Monitoring of Forests in Cameroon on April 17, 2024, at its office in Limbe. This platform brings together civil society organizations and communities that independently monitor forest exploitation activities.
The 32nd meeting was held to assess the field activities and plans of the RC-OIE members. The aim was to develop a harmonized annual report and chart a way forward for the operationalization of the network by creating a 2024/2025 action plan for fundraising and implementation of activities. Participants were enthusiastic in exchanging innovative ideas to refine the direction of RC-OIE’s operations. They discussed how to address a broader spectrum of global issues, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and advancing desertification in forest areas.
Representatives from 10 Organizations of Civil Society (OSCs) including FODER, PLANETE URGENCE, ECODEV, AIDE, CAFER, CADDE, ACPADEL, SUHE, SAILD, and AJESH, attended the meeting. Their collective engagement demonstrated a strong commitment to working collaboratively in advancing the mission of RC-OIE.
