Abstract
In Cameroon, regressive changes in mangrove cover have been observed in recent decades. The establishment of human settlements through the development of various activities has subjected natural spaces to various pressures, based on the perceptions inherent in each social group. The drivers of mangrove deforestation are urban sprouting, climate change, poor administrative follow-up, population increase, and economic growth. To overcome this degradation and better manage the ecosystem, some facts based on opportunities and challenges must be assessed.
Therefore, some opportunities for mangrove management include the Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+) policy, the African forest reforestation initiative (AFR100) projects, the Cameroon mangrove ecosystem restoration and resilence (CAMERR) projects, and the presence of capacity building institutions. Various challenges exist such as limited funds, stakeholders not being fully involved, a lack of data dissemination, and no monitoring of the reforestation sites. To overcome these challenges, the community and stakeholders should be sensitised, village management committees should be created to follow up planted trees and reforestation, and research data should be documented and disseminated.
