Drawing from hydrological studies and satellite imagery analysis, this summary details the environmental catastrophe unfolding at the northern tip of Cameroon. The research highlights a 90% reduction in the lake’s surface area over the last 60 years. It provides a data-driven look at how the loss of water is fueling resource-based conflicts between herders and fishermen. The summary concludes with policy recommendations for transboundary water management and the urgent need for climate-resilient crop varieties in the Sahelian belt.
