• Cameroon launches Climate Innovation Hub to boost green solutions
• CAMCIH to support research, startups in renewable energy, agriculture
• Aims to cut climate risks, train youth for green economy jobs

Cameroon Climate Innovation Hub (CAMCIH), a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting climate innovation and sustainable development, was officially launched on Thursday, October 2, at the ICT University in Yaoundé.

Housed within the institution, the hub aims to strengthen research, technology, and green entrepreneurship to deliver practical solutions to Cameroon’s environmental and economic challenges.

CAMCIH will function as an incubation and collaboration platform for researchers, young innovators, businesses, and public policymakers. It will support the development of local solutions in key areas such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and urban resilience. The center also plans to offer training and capacity-building programs to equip young people with the technical and entrepreneurial skills required for green technologies.

The launch comes as Cameroon faces worsening climate impacts, including recurrent flooding, droughts in the North, and declining agricultural productivity. According to the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), the country could lose between 4% and 10% of its GDP by 2050 if effective adaptation measures are not adopted.

The main objective of CAMCIH is to position Cameroon as a regional leader in climate innovation, able to turn scientific research into economic opportunities. By focusing on green technologies and young innovators, the initiative aims to reduce the country’s climate vulnerability while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.

Samira Njoya