This book examines the nexus between livelihood capital and resilience across Africa, offering a regional perspective on how people cope with climate change, conflict, and economic uncertainty. Drawing on the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, it explains how natural, human, social, physical, and financial capital interact to shape absorptive, adaptive, and transformative capacities. Through a comparative analysis of North, East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, the book shows that resilience is context specific, shaped by governance systems, ecological conditions, and access to resources.

By integrating case studies with policy analysis, the book highlights pathways for strengthening resilience through inclusive governance and strategic investment in livelihood assets. It emphasizes that resilience is not merely survival, but the ability to bounce forward toward equitable and sustainable futures. Through a synthesis of regional lessons and proffering practical recommendations, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in development and climate adaptation across diverse social and ecological contexts in Africa.

Focuses on Cameroon, a country rich in biodiversity yet facing significant environmental challenges Integrates ecological, socio-economic, and governance perspectives Provides a comprehensive view of how protected areas can function as tools for climate resilience

Autorentext

Nyong Princely Awazi serves as Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Technology, College of Technology (COLTECH), The University of Bamenda, Cameroon. He holds a Ph.D in Agroforestry and Valuation of Ecosystem Services from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. Since 2014, he has been involved in research and consultancy on the cross-cutting themes of agroforestry, forestry, ecotourism, climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. He has consultancy experience across several countries in Africa, South America, the Caribbeans, Asia and North America.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Botanic and Zoological Gardens for the Ex-Situ Conservation of Threatened Flora and Fauna Species in Cameroon: Governance and Policy Framework.- Chapter 3: The Role of Nature Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the In-Situ Conservation of Threatened Flora and Fauna Species in Cameroon: Governance and Policy Paradigms.- Chapter 4: National Parks in Cameroon and the In-Situ Conservation of Threatened Flora and Fauna Species: Governance and Policy Paradigms.- Chapter 5: Contribution of Protected Areas to Climate Resilience in Cameroon: Livelihood and Policy Implications.- Chapter 6: Conclusion.