DISCUSSING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS UNDER CAMEROON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CODE OF 1996
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This article examines the socio-economic and cultural significance of wetland ecosystems as stipulated under the Environmental Management Law of Cameroon. It discusses other benefits of wetlands, especially its role in carbon sequestration, sanctuary for migrating birds and it contribution to climate regulation, carbon storage, climate mitigation and adaptation. The article explains that the conservation of wetland ecosystems is of utmost importance to man and the environment. It argues that the Environmental Management Code of Cameroon is not without challenges as far as the management of wetland ecosystems in the country are concern, the inadequate legal protection and the lack of human resource capacity on wetlands conservation is major problems that need to be redress by the law. The article concludes that wetlands are a reservoir of natural resources to the population of Cameroon and so they should be protected from degradation and lost. To do this the article recommends the enactment of a law on wetlands, sensitization of citizens and the training of experts on wetland ecosystems conservation techniques.
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