Welcome to the UFA-GSFN Cameroon Global South Summit:
From Waste to Wealth – Plastic Recycling, Circular Economy, and Carbon Credits
Date: 27-28 January 2025
Time: 09:00-17:00 WAT (CAMEROON LOCAL TIME)
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon (Online)
UFA-GSFN Cameroon Global South Summit Jan 2025 Day 1
UFA-GSFN Cameroon Global South Summit Jan 2025 Day 2
UFA-GSFN Cameroon Global South Summit Jan 2025 Day 1 Session 2: Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
UFA-GSFN Cameroon Global South Summit Jan 2025 Announcement
Queen Aidji, Minister of Historical Legacy of SOAD
Host Country Lead & Chair
Amb. PRINCE. AJINGA Justin TANYI
Roving Ambassador/ Adviser to the Minister of Cultural Heritage and Delegate for The Royal Chambers of The State of The African Diaspora (SOAD)
Justin Ajinga Tanyi is The Roving Ambassador to the State of the African Diaspora (SOAD), Adviser to the Minister of Cultural Heritage and Co-Chair of the Royal Chambers of the State of The Africa Diaspora. Justin is the Project manager of One Map Africa, Co-Founder of AgricMinner Cooperative Cameroon, Member of Cameroon Chambers of Agriculture, Co-Founder FarmAware International, Co-Founder Africa Youth In Agribusiness International. Justin is a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council and Member of the International Association of Precision Agriculture. Justin AJINGA TANYI is a Drone Pilot, Founder/Executive Charmin at Union Farms of Africa (UFA), Agribusiness Consultant, Climate activist, Trainer, Coach and Mentor with 15 years of experience working alongside the executive team of UFA. Justin is Also Pioneer and Alumni of Cameroon National Youth Council (CNYC), International Platform for Young People to Discover and develop their Potentials (AIESEC), Spokesman and Development Consultant to the Amassi and Tanka Kingdoms of Cameroon, Ambassador of Pan- Globalist South Africa, Ambassador and Head of Collaboration of South and Central Africa Thought For Food Foundation, Board Chairman of Union Farms of Africa Cameroon, Liberia, Ghana, Chad, Rwanda, Dubai, Botswana, Niger, Tanzania and South Africa. Specializes in Artificial Intelligence technology for agriculture and is responsible for educating other employees on using progressive systems and applications, including online farmers training software, Farm development and irrigation skills. Justin is a powerful force in the workplace and uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Justin is inspired daily by his collaborators and team. In his free time, Justin likes to visit farms, swim and attend online training.
Join us in Cameroon for this transformative event.
Join us in Cameroon for this transformative event, a key milestone in the Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) Global South Summit Series. This summit brings eminent part from Cameroon, Union Farms of Africa (UFA), to join the efforts in onboarding global changemakers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and grassroots advocates dedicated to creating a sustainable future through innovative solutions and impactful collaborations.
Focusing on “From Waste to Wealth: Plastic Recycling, Circular Economy, and Carbon Credits,” this event will spotlight cutting-edge approaches and opportunities for transforming environmental challenges into economic growth. It will serve as a platform to showcase pioneering projects, scalable innovations, and strategies to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while addressing climate resilience and biodiversity loss in Africa.
What to Expect:
- Engaging keynotes and panel discussions featuring thought leaders and innovators.
- Workshops and case studies on plastic recycling, circular economy practices, and carbon credit implementation.
- Insights into how the African Diaspora and local communities can play pivotal roles in driving green transformation.
- Networking opportunities to connect with leaders shaping Africa’s sustainable future.
- This summit also marks the beginning of a broader journey, with an official launch event of (to add) in March 2025 and participation in the SOAD Summit in July 2025. These milestones aim to amplify the outcomes and impact of initiatives discussed in Cameroon across the continent and beyond.
Join Us to be part of this inspiring movement.
Contribute your voice and help shape actionable solutions for a sustainable Africa. Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities, fostering a future where environmental, social, and economic progress goes hand in hand.
We look forward to welcoming you to this impactful summit!
Organising Team
Dr. Nayah Gazelle
Dr. Yusufa Musa
TANGA Marcel, LEAD
Marie-Ange Billot, Queen Aidji, RC of SOAD
Dr. NOUMBO Séraphine, UCD
Prince Mundi Tanda, V4T
AZIEH GODWILL, GTC
Awah Francisca Mbuli, SN
Mouhamad Abame Liman, COPRESSA
Organising Consortium
| THEMES | DATE, LOCAL CAMEROON TIME | SPEAKER | TOPICS |
| DAY 1 27 January 2025 | |||
| Preliminary session | 9:00-10:00 | GSFN Founder & CEO, Dr Renuka Thakore | Welcome |
| Summit Lead Partner & Chair, Prince. AJINGA Justin Tanyi | Welcome Keynote | ||
| His Excellency Dr Louis-Georges TIN, Prime Minister of State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) | Distinguished Keynote Address | ||
| GROUP PHOTO | |||
| The Queen Aidji Marie-Ange Billot, Minister of Cultural Heritage/Co-Founder The Royal Chambers of State of the African Diaspora | Plenary Keynote Address- Villages of the Royal Chamber | ||
| The Minister for Infrastructure, SOAD | Plenary Keynote Address | ||
| Dr Renuka Thakore | Plenary Keynote | ||
| Enhancing Waste Management and Circular Economy Practices | 10:00-12:00 | Dr Nayah Gazelle | Session Chair |
| Vinod Vasudevan | Biochar and waste management | ||
| Dr Nayah Gazelle Abang | Policy Framework for waste management in Africa | ||
| Shekina-Rhoda Chioma Amaka. | Enhancing Waste Management and Circular Economy Practices | ||
| Mouhamad Abame Liman | Transforming plastic waste into pavement, and wood waste from carpentry into ecological charcoal that can be used in households | ||
| Mbah Charles Chick | Waste management | ||
| Ebune Modika Jacques | Plastic waste management in Southwest, Cameroon | ||
| Jacobus | How to turn waste to Wealth | ||
| Dr. Anirudh Janagam | Advancing Sustainable Practices Through AI: Transforming Waste to Wealth | ||
| Severin Ngaruyintwari | How plastic recycling can transform waste into valuable resources, driving economic growth while addressing environmental challenges | ||
| Muguro David Ngige | Urban Solid Waste Management option for energy, food security and climate change mitigation | ||
| Fongoh Eric | Reversing Plastic Pollution West Coastline Cameroon | ||
| Rodrigue NGONDE | Plastic Recycling in Cameroon : Case of RED-PLAST | ||
| BREAK 12:00-13:00 | |||
| Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency | 13:00-16:00 | Alex Tong | Session Chair |
| Vinod Vasudevan | Sustainability in 2025 | ||
| Dr Yusufa Musa | Advancement of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Africa | ||
| Awabtu Christian Funwi | Leveraging on Youth Creativity to Catapult the Clean Energy Transition | ||
| Binla Stoitchkou Nyuyshu | Relevance, practice and education of good agricultural practices, climate conservation and renewable energy | ||
| Mr Awantu Christian Funwi | Leveraging on Youth Creativity to Catapult the Clean Energy Transition | ||
| Prof Khomotso Malete-Mashalane | Promoting Renewable energy efficiencies through Human Resources | ||
| Chris Ssali | Value addition on wastes as well as carbon crediting opportunities | ||
| Dawood Usman | The Greener Initiative | ||
| Dr Chandran Vinoth Kumar | Application of Circular Economy Principles in Healthcare | ||
| DAY 2 28 JANUARY 2025 | |||
| Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | 09:00-12:00 | Dr Yusufa Musa | Session Chair |
| Tanga Djeuta Marcel | Agroécologie : comme solution des agriculteurs au Changement Climatique | ||
| Dr Noumbo Kenfack Seraphine. | Climate change and sustainable agriculture in the agro-ecological zones of Cameroon | ||
| COOP CA AFIPAD | Agro-ecological maize farming: a key solution for sustainable development in Africa by Dobou Ngongang Tene Tow | ||
| Dr Noumbo Kenfack Seraphine | Agricultural practices and sustainable development in Cameroon | ||
| Kenzong Bertrand | Land suitability evaluation optimisation for sustainable land use planning using Fuzzy multicriteria decision making approach | ||
| Dr Azefack Rodolph | Climate change and vegetable crop yields in the highlands of West Cameroon: the case of the town of Dschang | ||
| Peke Koukou Léon C’est La Vie | Support project for the implementation of smart agriculture | ||
| Carlos Richard Sankoh | L’agriculture moderne et l’aviculture by Abana boukar mamat Promoting Food abd Nutrition Security in Sierra Leone | ||
| Ndi Mboue Colince | The management of papers and plastics in secondary and primary schools by Njinkeng glardise epse George Ekokobe Ngangalah Soil restoration in Nkongsoung | ||
| Patrick Sama-Lang | Sustainable solid waste management. in agricultural and non agricultural land use: Alternative and sustainable land use system | ||
| Carlos Richard Sankoh | Promoting Food abd Nutrition Security in Sierra Leone | ||
| BREAK 12:00-13:00 | |||
| Strengthening Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Conservation | 13:00-16:00 | Dr Noumbo Kenfack Seraphine | Session Chair |
| Dr Yusufa Musa | Climate Resilience | ||
| Prof Ibrahim Manu | Strengthening Climate resilience and Bio diversity conservation | ||
| TANGA Marcel | Strengthening climate resilience and biodiversity | ||
| Awanty Christian | Leveraging on Youth Creativity to Catapult the Clean Energy Transition | ||
| Justin NIYIGENA | How to increase the forestation in Africa for conservation of the diversity and reducing the pollution of the environment | ||
| Lucy mumbi shahenza | Voice matters | ||
| Landu Lawrence Efayam | Health and fitness | ||
| Prof Ernesto Cordero | Understanding Public Awareness of Climate Change in the Philippine Context | ||
| Olivia Karp | How having climate mobility action plans can help communities adapt and use the biodiversity | ||
| Ujjwal Amatya | Climate resilience and biodiversity | ||
| NJOM Ignatius Nji | Climate change adaptation | ||
| Ndjounguep Juscar | Participatory biodiversity conservation and sustainable climate | ||
Understanding Climate Change Challenges
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a development crisis, especially for Cameroon and other nations in the Global South. We are witnessing more frequent and severe climate disasters—droughts, floods, unpredictable rainfall, and deforestation are impacting lives and livelihoods. These challenges directly threaten our ability to grow crops, access clean water, and maintain healthy ecosystems. If we fail to address these issues urgently, development will become increasingly difficult, and achieving sustainable growth will seem out of reach.
Advocating for Action
It is vital to understand that achieving sustainable development goals—such as zero poverty, zero hunger, clean energy, and good health for all—requires action at every level. The climate crisis affects every sector of our lives, and the solutions must be just as inclusive. We must bring together universities, businesses, and communities to rethink and innovate our approaches to farming, energy production, education, and economic planning. These entities have a shared responsibility to educate the public and integrate sustainable practices into our way of life. Every small action—like using cleaner energy or planting trees—will help secure a better future.
Driving Solutions Through Education and Collaboration
Education is at the heart of tackling these challenges. By equipping the next generation with knowledge and skills for sustainable living, we can transform our approach to development. Universities and businesses must act as hubs for innovation, focusing on practical solutions such as climate-resilient agriculture, renewable energy, and waste management. We also need policies that support these innovations and connect local initiatives with global resources to amplify impact.
Gender Equality for Sustainable Growth
Gender equality is a key driver of sustainable development. Women often bear the brunt of climate impacts, yet they remain underrepresented in decision-making processes. Empowering women and girls through education and leadership opportunities will strengthen our capacity to combat climate change and achieve sustainable growth. The time is now to create inclusive systems where everyone contributes, and everyone benefits.
The Role of Carbon, Plastic, and Water Credits in Achieving Sustainable Goals
One innovative way to tackle climate challenges and advance sustainable development is through the use of carbon, plastic, and water credits. These credits incentivize businesses and communities to adopt sustainable practices while creating measurable environmental benefits. Carbon credits can promote clean energy and reforestation projects, reducing emissions and combating global warming. Plastic credits encourage the collection and recycling of waste, addressing pollution while supporting the circular economy. Water credits reward the conservation and sustainable management of water resources, which are critical for agriculture, health, and biodiversity. By implementing these systems, Cameroon can turn its climate challenges into opportunities for innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth, making significant strides toward achieving zero poverty, zero hunger, and environmental resilience.
Call to Action
We are calling on everyone—businesses, universities, governments, and households—to come together and take responsibility. This is a shared fight, and Cameroon cannot do it alone. By combining education, innovation, advocacy, and collaboration, we can confront these challenges, build resilience in our communities, and drive sustainable development forward.
International Partners
