For generations, farming was primarily a means of survival, but as the climate crisis
accelerates, agriculture is emerging as one of our most powerful tools for environmental
restoration, food security, and economic transformation.
Around the world, farmers are shifting practices to reduce emissions and restore the planet. In
India, rice growers are adopting direct seeding to cut water use and methane. In Kenya, youth-
led agroforestry initiatives are revitalizing degraded land. In Brazil, regenerative ranching is
helping to capture carbon in the soil.
Yet access to climate-smart technologies, sustainable techniques, training, and market
opportunities remains uneven—especially in rural African communities. In Cameroon,
however, Promotion of Sustainable development in Donga-Mantung Association
(PROSDOMA), with a mission to promote sustainable farming, improve food and crop
production, and strengthen rural resilience, is helping farmers become front-line defenders
against climate change.
In Cameroon’s Far North Region, where drought and desertification threaten food production,
fields once barren are now growing millet, moringa, and legumes. Through climate-smart
agricultural practices supported by PROSDOMA such as zai pits for water retention, organic
composting, and crop diversification, farmers are restoring degraded lands and improving
yields.
In the West Region, PROSDOMA promotes terraced farming to reduce soil erosion on hilly
terrain, while in the Central Region, youth cooperatives supported by the organization are
converting farm waste into organic fertilizer, improving soil health and cutting farming costs.
By integrating rural development, economic empowerment, and environmental stewardship,
PROSDOMA is tackling the root causes of poverty and food insecurity. The focus is not only
on growing food but also on building systems that can withstand climate shocks, generate local
jobs, and ensure long-term sustainability.
PROSDOMA envisions a future where rural communities thrive, natural ecosystems recover,
and sustainable agriculture becomes the foundation for Africa’s development
As the climate crisis intensifies, Cameroon’s rural farmers are proving that local solutions can
drive global change. With continued support, training, and investment, their work can scale not
only across Cameroon, but across the continent.
Africa’s fight against the climate crisis will not be won in boardrooms but in fields where
every seed planted is a stand for sustainability.
