ASCOA`s EFFORTs

The Association for Community Awareness (ASCOA), like many other organizations, recognizes the importance of addressing marine debris and plastic pollution in Cameroon. Marine debris and plastic pollution are significant environmental problems that affect marine ecosystems, wildlife, and human health and well-being. Cameroon, like many other countries, faces challenges in managing its waste, and this has contributed to the problem of marine debris and plastic pollution.

ASCOA has taken various steps to address this issue in Cameroon. For example, the organization has partnered with other stakeholders to launch campaigns to raise awareness about the negative impacts of marine debris and plastic pollution. ASCOA has also worked with local communities to promote waste management practices that reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the ocean and other water bodies. Additionally, ASCOA has supported research and data collection efforts aimed at better understanding the extent and nature of marine debris and plastic pollution in Cameroon.

ASCOA’s efforts are part of a broader global movement to address marine debris and plastic pollution. Governments, NGOs, businesses, and individuals have all recognized the urgency of taking action to reduce plastic waste and prevent it from entering the oceans. There is a growing recognition that addressing marine debris and plastic pollution requires a multi-faceted approach that involves a range of stakeholders and strategies, from waste reduction and recycling to policy changes and education campaigns.

 

Exhibition

Important Of Establishing Beach Cleanup Day in Cameroon

Non-biodegradable waste such as plastics and other heavier debris wash off at the coastline, settle at the seabed, and destroy marine habitats. An estimated 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the world’s oceans yearly. This figure is expected to triple in the next 20 years if effective strategies are not implemented.

Cameroon, hosts a unique and rich coastal ecosystem, and ASCOA has been working to address plastic pollution and marine littering since our foundation in 2014. A national beach clean-up day offers an opportunity to scale up our existing beach clean-up projects and increase awareness of and engagement with marine pollution. For this reason, the Association for Community Awareness takes it to itself to clean carryout cleanup in the 402 kilometers of Coastline in Cameroon with a special focus on the coastline cities.

 

GENERAL
Objectives

A beach cleanup day would bring the community together to work towards a common goal of protecting the environment. It would provide an opportunity for people to learn about the importance of environmental conservation and take action to make a positive difference.

A beach cleanup day would bring the community together to work towards a common goal of protecting the environment. It would provide an opportunity for people to learn about the importance of environmental conservation and take action to make a positive difference.

The pollution on beaches can also pose health and safety risks to humans who use them for recreational purposes. Plastics and other waste can cause injury, and can also contaminate the water and sand, leading to illnesses.

 

Cameroon is a country with many beautiful beaches that attract tourists from around the world. A clean beach is more attractive to tourists, which can boost tourism and the local economy.

Overall, establishing a Cameroon Beach Cleanup Day would help to protect the environment, promote community involvement, and boost tourism, making it an important initiative for the country.