About us
Who we are
At the Cameroon Climate Innovation Hub (CAMCIH), we transform the challenges of climate change into opportunities for innovation, growth, and resilience. Our work brings together local and global expertise to design practical solutions that address Cameroon’s most urgent environmental and socio-economic challenges.
Our Mission
To foster collaboration and innovation that generate bold, practical, and scalable climate-smart solutions. By connecting local talent with global knowledge and resources, CAMCIH empowers grassroots communities, protects ecosystems, and positions Cameroon as a hub for Africa’s green transformation.
Our Vision
We envision a Cameroon and a Central Africa where climate action fuels economic and social progress — creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurs, and ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for generations to come.
What we do
At CAMCIH, we work hand-in-hand with partners to:
Incubate and accelerate climate-tech startups and sustainable enterprises.
Promote collaboration between local innovators and international research, business, and policy communities.
Leverage global intelligence and finance to connect solutions in Cameroon with funding, markets, and partnerships worldwide.
Advance research and innovation in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and digital climate solutions.
Empower communities and youth through education, skills-building, and grassroots climate initiatives.
Shape policy and partnerships that align Cameroon’s development with global climate and sustainability goals.
Our Approach
Our approach is rooted in collaboration and shared intelligence. We believe innovation grows stronger when local knowledge meets global expertise. By applying data-driven methodologies, fostering inclusive partnerships, and creating innovation ecosystems, CAMCIH ensures that solutions are not only locally relevant but also scalable and globally impactful.
Why It Matters
Cameroon and Central Africa stand at a crossroads: facing significant climate threats but also holding immense potential. By building collaborative networks and supporting homegrown innovation, CAMCIH helps unlock this potential, ensuring that climate action becomes a driver of prosperity, resilience, and dignity. Grounded in Cameroon, connected to the world, we turn local challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. In doing so, CAMCIH directly advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), while contributing to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).