Promoting REDD+

Within the mapping and forest governance activity, Bridge prepared grounds for REDD+ implementation through awareness-raising on climate change challenges on the need for community participation in conserving critical biodiversity using their maps. During the implementation of community participatory mapping and land use planning activity, Bridge promulgated and supported REDD+ process within some communities in Nguti, Mbonge, Bangem and Kumba 1 subdivisions of the South West Region of Cameroon. The awareness raised set up the grounds for effective participation of the local communities in climate friendly activities.Bridge held discussions and sensitized communities not only on climate change topics such as the purpose of conservation and the effects of deforestation, but also promoted informed decision making, re-afforestation, biodiversity adaptation, promotion of climate friendly livelihood activities – traditional conservation activities – proper agricultural practices, and practical land zoning of community land.
In support of this Bridge continued sensitising communities on REDD+ activities with the communities of Kake, Nongomadiba, Elum II, Muaku, Elah, Ndun, Eyandong, Muandelengo, Ekanjoh Bajoh, Nzimbeng, Nyandong1, Nyandong II, Eboka Bajoh, Mekom, Boka Bajoh, Epen and Jandu in Kupe Muanenguba, and Meme Divisions in the Southwest Region.