Actions for Climate and Environmental Sustainability ACES

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

At in Mongolia, we had the honour to attend the : "Restoration of degraded land and drought alleviation for food production and contribution to climate change in Cameroon", presented by the .

In his powerful address, the Minister of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development placed the accent on urgent action and collective responsibility.

Key highlighted the necessity to stop and reverse land . For Cameroon, the answer lies in a strong legal environment, enhanced cross-border collaboration, and putting people at the center.

The Minister emphasized the need for with Chad and other neighboring countries to mutualize efforts and ensure transboundary ecological integrity.

Moreover, he reaffirmed the central role played by the in restoring degraded landscapes, securing food systems, and building drought resilience.
Lastly, he outlined that with donors and technical partners is key to scale up restoration, support local communities and protect their integrity and livelihoods.

The message was clear. restoring land is about restoring food security, climate stability, and community dignity.

The Secretary General reinforced this commitment, highlighting Cameroon's and ongoing programs to combat desertification in the Far North and Adamawa regions.

Actions for Climate and Environmental Sustainability ACES commends the Government of Cameroon for its leadership and remains available to support its efforts, international commitments and engagements for the implementation of the strategy.

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24/08/2026

Today at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, we were at the heart of two key strategic discussions shaping the future of drought resilience and multilateral action.

We started the day at the francophone consultation "Bilan de la première semaine" Convened by the Institut de la Francophonie pour le développement durable - IFDD , this crucial review brought together the Africa Group, Group and to take stock of negotiations. As discussions highlighted 4 blocked agenda items, including participation, where we actively contributed to the collective reflection on how to build consensus amongst parties moving forward.

We welcomed the transparency on convergences, divergences points across drought, scientific tools, finance, and the Future Global Framework. We commend the efforts of the Mongolian Presidency and Parties to find a suitable landing zone for all. ACES reaffirmed that meaningful civil society engagement is non-negotiable for an ambitious and implementable outcome.

Moreover, we joined the high-level event on "Inclusive Drought Resilience: Gender, Youth and Investment," convened by the Global Mechanism of the , GWP SA and Graça Machel Trust.

Our message was clear: women, youth and local communities are not just victims of drought. They are innovators, entrepreneurs, and stewards of land and water. Exclusion has a cost. Inclusion is a performance driver for resilient investment.

We continue to defend the interests of , bridge evidence with bankable solutions, and work hand-in-hand with partners to unlock public, blended and private capital for locally-led action.

From dialogue to action, for people and land.


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19/08/2026

Actions for Climate and Environmental Sustainability ACES at the Launch of the Riyadh Action Agenda

Yesterday at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification , we joined the official launch of the (RAA) Community Platform at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion.

It was a proud moment to see featured on screen alongside global organizations, spotlighting our mangrove conservation actions in Mouanko, Cameroon.

What is the Riyadh Action Agenda ?
The is the ’s flagship initiative to drive urgent action against desertification, land degradation and drought. It's aimed at Mobilizing governments, civil society and the private sector to deliver concrete, scalable solutions that restore land and build community resilience.

We were honored to attend alongside the Minister of Environment of Saudi Arabia, the Vice Minister of Environment of Mongolia, and Advisors.

Local action for global impacts. From Mouanko to the world, local action for a land degradation neutral future


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18/08/2026

Actions for Climate and Environmental Sustainability ACES at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2026

Restoring land is indeed, restoring hope.

We're proudly joining the 17th United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2026

Here at the we push for land restoration, build drought resilience, mobilize finance for sustainable land management, and ensure youth, women and local communities lead the solutions.

We also call for between the Rio Conventions. Desertification, climate change and biodiversity loss are connected. The expectation is clear: integrated action for land, nature and climate.

See you in . We would love to meet, connect and discuss with you all.

16/08/2026

Déclaration Mondiale de la Jeunesse (GYS) 2026|
Consultation sur l'Alimentation et l'Agriculture.

Le Groupe de travail sur l’alimentation et l’agriculture de YOUNGO, en collaboration avec et , organisent une consultation en français dans le cadre du processus de la Déclaration Mondiale de la Jeunesse 2026, en amont de la .
Venez partager vos expériences
vécues, vos priorités régionales et vos solutions concrètes sur le financement, l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, la biodiversité et le leadership des jeunes en lien avec l'agriculture et l'alimentation.

Language de consultation: Français
Date : 26 août 2026
Heure: 15h00, heure d'Afrique de l'Ouest (WAT)
Inscrivez-vous ici : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i0Uxhd4JQ9yi292hxTrSBg #/registration

Vos expériences et vos priorités comptent.
Rejoignez-nous et contribuez à la GYS 2026!
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19/06/2026

🔥 We're back 🥳

is proud to announce the 2nd edition of the Open Dialogue on Climate Change, .

🌍 This year, we're focusing on . It's time to turn our conversations into actions and make a real difference in the fight against climate change.

We can't wait to connect with passionate individuals, experts, and organizations who share the same vision for a sustainable future.
Let's collaborate, innovate, and drive sustainable change together in Cameroon and beyond !

Stay tuned for updates on speakers, themes, and how you can get involved.


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05/06/2026

🌍 🌳☘️💚🤍

Did you know:
- That holds 3 times more than all the world’s forests + atmosphere combined ?
- That every teaspoon of soil contains more microbes than there are people on Earth, and they’re literally building our climate defense underground ?

Protecting soil is fighting climate change.

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04/06/2026

World Food Safety Day 🌍💫
As SB 64 kicks off, we're calling for stronger links between climate action and food safety.

Building on the Sharm El Sheikh joint work on agriculture and food systems, we recommend that SB 64 should accelerate country-driven implementation by linking climate adaptation funding directly to food safety and nutrition outcomes.

We’re pushing for:
✅ Climate smart food safety policies
✅ Scaled Financial commitments
✅ Support for farmers adapting to new risks
✅ Stronger safeguards from farms to tables


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