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University of Garoua plants over 1,000 trees for 'Campus Vert' project
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University of Garoua plants over 1,000 trees for 'Campus Vert' project

From Journal du Cameroun · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The University of Garoua planted over 1,000 trees on its campus as part of the "Campus Vert" project and to celebrate World Environment Day.
  • The initiative involved students, university staff, the Ministry of Environment, and private partners to combat climate change effects and restore ecosystems.
  • The planted trees are expected to reduce wind impact, create a favorable microclimate for academic activities, and contribute to environmental preservation efforts.

The University of Garoua marked the 54th World Environment Day by launching a large-scale reforestation operation on its Djoumassi campus, planting over 1,000 trees. This initiative is a key component of the "Campus Vert" project, aimed at enhancing the university's environmental sustainability.

The tree-planting event saw the active participation of students from the Sustainable Agriculture and Disaster Management department, alongside faculty, university administration, and representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection, and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED). Several corporate partners also lent their support to the operation, underscoring a collaborative approach to environmental action.

the trees planted will contribute to reducing the impact of winds while creating a microclimate favorable to academic activities and student life.

— M. YabResponsible for Quality, Hygiene, Safety, and Environment at the University of Garoua, explaining the benefits of the reforestation.

According to M. Yab, the Quality, Hygiene, Safety, and Environment manager, the newly planted trees will play a crucial role in mitigating wind effects and fostering a conducive microclimate for academic pursuits and student life. Sandrine Kamdem, regional director for Boissons du Cameroun, assured that the saplings would receive appropriate technical monitoring to ensure their healthy growth.

Mme Choh Mama, representing the university administration, praised the initiative as a significant civic action led by Rector Pr Boubakari Oumarou. She emphasized that the operation directly contributes to the fight against climate change impacts and the restoration of ecosystems. The "Campus Vert" project, launched in May 2024, is a central pillar of the University of Garoua's environmental policy.

this operation concretely participates in the fight against the effects of climate change and the restoration of ecosystems.

— Mme Choh MamaUniversity administration representative, highlighting the environmental significance of the tree-planting.
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Originally published by Journal du Cameroun in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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