Fight against desertification : Stakeholders recommend synergy Stakeholders met at the Mvog Betsi zoo in Yaounde on Friday February 17th 2006 for the official launching of workshops aimed at drawing up a national action plan (PAN) against desertification. The meeting was presided over by the Minister of Environment and Protection of Nature, Hélé Pierre. 10 Mar 2006 Government makes wetlands protection priority The theme of the 2006 edition of the World Wetlands Day celebrated on February 2nd was “Wetlands as a tool in poverty alleviation”. Celebrations marking the day took place in Yaounde with a strong appeal to development partners for concerted action for the durable management of our ecosystem. 10 Mar 2006