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The Impact of Climate Change on Cities in Cameroon

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  The Impact of Climate Change on Cities in Cameroon The impact of climate change on cities in Cameroon, particularly Douala and Yaoundé, has become increasingly evident in recent years (Bang, N, H., 2022) . These cities, experiencing high rates of economic, demographic, and urban growth, are now facing the challenges posed by climate change-induced increases in temperature. The occurrence of extreme weather events, such as strong rainfall leading to flooding, has become a recurrent problem in many cities across the country. According to research conducted by Christenson et al., Douala is both the most industrialized city in central Africa and the city most affected by climate change in Cameroon (Nematchoua, K, M. et al., 2015) . Furthermore, the ongoing Anglophone crisis in Cameroon has also led to population changes in certain regions, such as the Northwest and Southwest regions (Monono, E. and Zinyemba, P, T., 2023) . The economic and political marginalization of the Anglophone mino