Flood-resistant trees planted in the Bokwai community of Fako Division, South West Region Cameroon are showing rapid growth. A few weeks ago, Meg Wah (My Earth), an environmental community-based non-profit organization, in collaboration with young environmental ambassadors trained under the Echo-Tech Climate Innovators project, planted over 200 trees in flood-prone zones of the community. The initiative, which aimed to combat recurrent flooding in Bokwai, included species like Tectona grandis and Terminalia catappa, capable of their resilience and water absorption capabilities.
To assess the progress of the reforestation effort, the Founder and Executive Director of Meg Wah (My Earth), Mr. Ako Peter Agbor, delegated a field team of four staff to evaluate the condition of the newly planted trees. The team, led by the Field Coordinator, Tawong Mabella, visited all the designated planting zones identified during GIS-based vulnerability mapping. “After examining the trees in all the vulnerable areas where they were planted, most of the trees have taken root and are flourishing,” Mabella reported.
The success of this initial phase reflects the effectiveness of community-led climate action and the importance of combining technology with traditional environmental knowledge. With rains providing natural support to the growth process, the Bokwai community is already witnessing visible greening in formerly flood-affected zones. Meg Wah (My Earth) has committed to continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the project’s long-term impact and sustainability.
We are grateful to New England Biolabs Foundations and Atlas Corps for funding this project.
