The project "Responsible Land Policy" (ProPFR) in Cameroon is being implemented since January 2023 and contributes to strengthening land use rights in the Centre Region of Cameroon (primarily in the municipalities of Nanga-Eboko and Yoko), safeguarding the livelihoods of the rural population and simultaneously promoting the protection and restoration of forest-rich landscapes. This article provides an overview of the progress of the project and its impact.

Between June and September 2024, a 57% increase in forest cover loss has been recorded in Saamaka territory, compared to rates observed in the previous 6 years

77% of deforestation inside Saamaka territory has occurred after the 2007 Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) ruling in favour of the Saamaka People.

We, rural women from across the world play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation due to our deep-rooted knowledge of local ecosystems, traditional agricultural practices, and community-centred approaches to resource management.

Here, at COP16 we come together to demand our rights to land, as they are critical to continue our conservation work. Secure land tenure is the foundation that allows us to invest in sustainable practices, protect natural resources, and maintain biodiversity.