Impacts of refugees and climate change on agricultural yields in the Sahelian zone of Minawao, Cameroon

Kodji, Paul; Tchobsala,; Adamou, Ibrahima

doi:10.1016/j.envc.2021.100108

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“…The problem of climate change is a concern that spares no continent and affects all sectors of the economic and social life of the populations [1]. According to the populations surveyed, rainfall and temperature have varied greatly in recent years [2]. This high temperature could lead to climate change Increased temperature and rainfall variations are the part of climate change that is likely to have multiple impacts [3].…”

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“…This high temperature could lead to climate change Increased temperature and rainfall variations are the part of climate change that is likely to have multiple impacts [3]. Global temperature variations provide insights into the causes of major changes that are largely anthropogenic [4] and particularly in land use sectors [2]. Rural populations in Sub-Saharan Africa are particularly exposed to climate hazards because they are heavily dependent on rain-fed agriculture.…”

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Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Climate Change in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)

Aïchetou¹,

Tchobsala²,

Marie³

2022

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Numerous anthropogenic pressures, including periodic fires, influence the current functioning and structure of tropical savannas. Few scientific studies have focused on the influence of fire on carbon stock despite its impact on climate change. The objective was to contribute to the evaluation of the effects of activities on the woody cover in the high Guinean savannahs of Cameroon. The work took place in the Arrondissements of Ngan'Ha, Ngaoundéré III for the Vina and Mbakaou Departments and Ngaoundal for the Djerem Department. A socio-economic household survey was conducted among 200 people, 100 per department. The results show that 93.60% of respondents stated that the advantages of fires are the renewal of pastures, the cleaning of fields and the facilitation of hunting. As for the disadvantages, they cite the destruction of fields, the burning of houses and granaries; and environmentally, the reduction of agricultural yields, the increase in heat, diseases, and the disappearance of certain animal and especially plant species such as Lophira lanceolata, Carissa edulis, Sarcocephallus latifollius. The main endogenous knowledge developed by the populations for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change are the use of organic fertilizers, awareness against fires, tree planting, fences for the protection of concessions etc. It is urgent to take adequate measures to limit bush fires and the cutting of wood for energy.

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Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Climate Change in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)

Aïchetou¹,

Tchobsala²,

Marie³

2022

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“…The impacts of plastic waste are most visible in environments with high concentrations of human populations and where waste treatment services are absent or Case of the Minawao Refugee Camp (Cameroon) inadequate. The impacts of this waste have adverse effects on the soil and make the soil poor [12]. In IDP camps in host countries, plastic waste is less managed due to the lack of resources allocated to its management and the lack of effective mechanisms especially in developing countries.…”

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“…The majority of the world's continents, including Africa in particular, have long been confronted with environmental problems in refugee settlements due to various conflicts [12]. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of people forced to leave their homes reached nearly 60 million in the second half of 2015 [13].…”

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Management of Plastic Waste in a Refugee Camp, Environmental Challenges and Issues: Case of the Minawao Refugee Camp (Cameroon)

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Tchobsala²,

Adamou³

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The arrival of refugees in a country increases the difficulty of managing plastic waste. The problem of recycling plastic waste remains a major challenge for the global community, especially in developing countries like Cameroon. This study examined the use of plastic waste by refugees to understand their knowledge of local plastic waste management. To do this, a socio-economic survey was carried out in the refugees' households. This survey provided an insight into the plastic waste management practice in the camp. The survey revealed that the refugees in Minawao do not have enough knowledge about the importance of plastic waste management. These refugees throw plastic waste in rivers, at the roadside or form a dustbin near the house. It has been noticed in the Minawao refugee camp that the harmful effects of plastic waste are beginning to be visible. The reduction of environmental pollution in this camp requires awareness raising and training of refugees on plastic waste management, promotion of sustainable plastic waste management technologies, and funding of plastic waste management projects. These measures should be the individual responsibility of each actor for a participatory management. The initiation of local projects in the manufacture of plastic paving stones and bricks can reduce the proliferation of plastic waste in nature. The action of local and international companies and the environmental policy of Cameroon are all necessary to prevent environmental disaster. These measures need to be extended to all towns bordering Minawao.

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Influences of camp refugees on the environment of Minawao in Cameroon

Magne,

Aholou

2024

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Since 2013, Minawao, in Cameroon's Far North region, has been home to a camp for Nigerian refugees fleeing the violence perpetrated by the Boko Haram movement. The long-term establishment of the base has significantly impacted all aspects of the locality, particularly the environment. This article focuses on the influence of the refugee camp's presence on the territory of Minawao and its surroundings, emphasising changes in vegetation cover and land-use dynamics. The article was carried out using a methodology that included household surveys, cartographic analysis, and the collection of testimonies in the field. The investigation results reveal that the camp installation first led to declining agricultural and grazing activities. Secondly, the cutting of wood by the refugees has further degraded the region's vegetation cover, particularly in the forest reserve, showing a regression rate of minus 37.38% between 2015 and 2022. Lastly, the land occupied by the camp has gradually grown to exceed 1,493.11 ha of the area initially granted, and signs of soil degradation, mainly erosion (77.04%), are already visible. Initiatives have been implemented to combat this environmental degradation, including the "Make Minawao Green Again" project, activities to promote ecological charcoal and improved stoves, and waves of formal repatriation of refugees. However, these measures have not yet produced satisfactory results due to socio-economic and cultural constraints. Therefore, further humanitarian action to improve environmental management is needed to remedy these problems.

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Impacts of refugees and climate change on agricultural yields in the Sahelian zone of Minawao, Cameroon

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Climate Change in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)

Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Climate Change in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)

Management of Plastic Waste in a Refugee Camp, Environmental Challenges and Issues: Case of the Minawao Refugee Camp (Cameroon)

Influences of camp refugees on the environment of Minawao in Cameroon

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