Climate Finance and its Role in Climate Change Adaptation in Cameroon

By providing the necessary financial resources to address the ensuing climate-related impacts, climate finance is fundamental in supporting sustainable livelihoods across Cameroon. As local communities struggle to adapt in the wake of climate vagaries, these funds are essential for the promotion of sustainable development, poverty reduction, and access to healthcare. This study examines climate finance and its impact on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Cameroon. To obtain this objective, a broad review of published scientific information was performed using Semantic Scholar, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The study observed that in Cameroon, although climate finance supports and promotes initiatives that focus on sustainable agriculture, reforestation, forest conservation, renewable energy, and the development of climate-smart infrastructure, several challenges persist that impede the efficient and equitable implementation of climate change initiatives. Thus, if adequate and proper financing is enforced and local communities are involved in financial management and implementation, climate finance can effectively address climate-induced threats.