Grace Ashiru
The Cameroon Climate Innovation Hub (CAMCIH), a non-governmental organization focused on advancing climate innovation and sustainable development, was officially inaugurated on Thursday, October 2, at ICT University in Yaoundé.
Located within the university, the hub seeks to enhance research, technology, and green entrepreneurship to provide practical responses to Cameroon’s environmental and economic challenges.
CAMCIH will operate as an incubation and collaboration hub for researchers, young innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. It will drive the creation of local solutions in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and urban resilience, while also providing training and capacity-building programs to equip youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills for green technologies.
The launch follows growing climate challenges in Cameroon, marked by frequent flooding, northern droughts, and reduced agricultural yields. The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) warns that without effective adaptation strategies, the country risks losing 4% to 10% of its GDP by 2050.
CAMCIH’s core mission is to establish Cameroon as a regional hub for climate innovation by transforming scientific research into economic opportunities. Through its focus on green technologies and youth-driven innovation, the initiative seeks to strengthen climate resilience while advancing sustainable and inclusive development.
