TY - M-10163
AU - Brandon, Alphonse
AU - Zoulla, Daniel
TI - Untangling the Roots: Governance Challenges and Resource Dynamics in the Mangrove Habitats of Douala’s Wouri Estuary, Cameroon
T2 - Scientific Research Journal of Environment, Earth and Physical Science

PY - 2024
VL - 2
IS - 2
SN - 2584-0614

AB - Mangrove habitats are critical ecosystems that provide various ecological, social, and economic benefits. In the Wouri Estuary of Douala, Cameroon, these mangroves are essential but fragile ecosystems, facing significant threats from human activities and governance failures. Mangroves in this region serve as natural buffers against coastal erosion and nurseries for marine life and provide crucial woody resources to local communities. However, unsustainable harvesting and poor governance frameworks threaten the ecological integrity of the mangroves. This paper explores the interactions within these mangrove habitats, focusing on the governance challenges surrounding using woody resources. It examines the environmental impacts of resource extraction, socio-economic pressures, and governance issues while proposing solutions for sustainable management.

KW - Mangrove habitats
KW -  Wouri Estuary
KW -  Douala
KW -  Governance
KW -  Woody resources
KW -  Cameroon
KW -  Sustainable resource management
KW -  Biodiversity
KW -  Socio-economic drivers
DO -