Cameroon Beach Cleanup Day 2025 – Third Edition

Date: January 25, 2025

About the Cameroon Beach Cleanup

The Cameroon Beach Cleanup is a pioneering environmental initiative led by the Association for Community Awareness (ASCOA). Established in 2022, this initiative reflects ASCOA’s enduring commitment to preserving Cameroon’s beaches and safeguarding the marine ecosystems dependent on these environments. The Cameroon Beach Cleanup has evolved into a national event, observed annually during the third week of January. This regular event underscores ASCOA’s dedication to addressing the escalating issue of marine debris and plastic pollution along the country’s coastlines.

Objectives of the Cleanup

Clean the Beaches:
By coordinating large-scale volunteer efforts to remove waste and debris, ASCOA ensures that Cameroon’s beaches remain clean, safe, and appealing for residents and visitors.

Protect Marine Life:
Cameroon’s coastline has a rich biodiversity including fish, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and various species of birds. Removing harmful plastics and pollutants from the coastline is crucial for protecting endangered marine species and their habitats from the detrimental effects of pollution.

Raise Awareness:
The event serves as a platform to educate the public, both local communities and tourists, on the importance of ocean conservation and promote sustainable practices that minimize pollution at its source.

Sustainability:
This initiative is designed to have a lasting impact. Its efforts are focused on ensuring that the benefits of each cleanup are felt for years to come, making the beaches cleaner and more sustainable for future generations.

The Importance of Cameroon’s Coastline

Cameroon is a Central African country with a diverse landscape that includes luxurious rainforests, towering mountains, and beautiful beaches. The country’s coastline stretches over 412 kilometers and is home to various marine ecosystems, including mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. Cameroon’s beaches are a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.

However, like many coastal regions, Cameroon’s beaches are threatened by pollution and marine debris. Beach clean-up activities play an essential role in protecting Cameroon’s coastal environment. By removing trash and debris from beaches, beach clean-ups help improve the marine ecosystem’s health and create a more enjoyable experience for visitors.

Plastic pollution is particularly problematic in Cameroon due to poor waste management practices and a lack of recycling and waste disposal infrastructure. This has led to significant damage to the marine ecosystems along the coastline, including the depletion of fish populations and the destruction of coral reefs.

National Reach and Impact

Since its inception, the Cameroon Beach Cleanup has grown significantly, with ASCOA successfully organizing cleanups in all major coastal regions, including Limbe, Douala, and Kribi. These beach cleanups have become integral components of a broader strategy to monitor and maintain Cameroon’s coastlines continuously. ASCOA’s leadership in this area has mobilized thousands of passionate volunteers, dedicated to preserving the ocean and protecting their local environments. The cleanups have resulted in the removal of substantial quantities of plastic waste and marine debris, preventing harm to wildlife and ecosystems.

Impact in Numbers:

Over 1200 tons of waste removed since 2022.
Mobilized thousands of volunteers across major coastal regions.

ASCOA: A Leading Force Against Plastic Pollution

ASCOA is recognized as one of the leading environmental organizations in Cameroon, dedicated to addressing the global crisis of plastic pollution and marine debris. Through its leadership, ASCOA has developed best practices for organizing and managing beach cleanups, ensuring that each event is impactful and that lessons learned are applied in future initiatives.

ASCOA proudly represents Ocean Conservancy in Cameroon, strengthening its role as a critical player in the global movement to protect the world’s oceans. Data collected during ASCOA’s cleanups are shared with Ocean Conservancy, contributing to international efforts to combat marine pollution. This collaboration allows ASCOA to leverage international expertise while addressing the unique environmental challenges faced by Cameroon’s coastal regions.

2025 Edition of Cameroon Beach Cleanup Day

Now in its third year, ASCOA’s Cameroon Beach Cleanup Day has helped remove more than 1200 tons of waste from Cameroon’s coastline. For the 2025 edition, ASCOA has set an ambitious goal of uniting 2500 volunteers across Cameroon. These volunteers will collaborate to clean up the coastlines of Limbe, Douala, Kribi, and other coastal cities, making a tangible impact in the battle against ocean pollution.

However, ASCOA requires assistance to achieve this goal. The scale of the 2025 cleanup necessitates the combined efforts of organizations, companies, and individuals who share our vision of preserving the ocean and protecting the environment for future generations.

How to Get Involved

Volunteer

Join the movement and become a Beach Champion! You can make a real difference by helping clean your local beach. All volunteers receive:

A free orientation session
Optional training as a beach cleanup coordinator
A Cameroon Beach Cleanup Day T-shirt
Transportation to your local beach
All the materials needed for the cleanup
A Certificate of Participation

Are you ready to become a Beach Champion volunteer?
Sign up here: Volunteer Registration Form

Partner with ASCOA

We are looking for partners in Cameroon to help raise awareness of the importance of cleaning up our beaches. If you’re an organization working on environmental protection, or a business willing to donate tools or support the event, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with our team to explore partnership opportunities.

Sponsor the Cameroon Beach Cleanup

You don’t have to be in Cameroon to support ASCOA’s Beach Cleanup Day. To reach our goal of mobilizing 2500 volunteers and collecting 100 tons of waste, we need the necessary resources. Sponsorships help cover costs like transportation, cleaning equipment, and event materials.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer four sponsorship levels:

Premium Package:
- Prime branding on event t-shirts, billboards, and signage in key cities (Limbe, Douala, Kribi)
- Logo on all training materials and event materials
- Premium exhibition stand at the event
- Featured in ASCOA’s press releases and social media campaigns
Gold Package:
- Logo placement on ASCOA’s website, social media, banners, and flyers across Limbe, Douala, and Kribi
- Exhibition stand at the event
- Project report with waste collection data and participant testimonials
Silver Package:
- Enhanced visibility through banners and flyers in Limbe, Douala, and Kribi
- Logo on volunteer t-shirts
- Exhibition stand at the event
Bronze Package:
- Brand exposure on event materials in Limbe, Douala, and Kribi
- Acknowledgment in event report and on social media

Everyone who sponsors our Beach Cleanup Day will receive:

Total cost for 1 volunteer ($50)

Transportation to 1 beach

Cleaning equipment for 1 volunteer

Printing of 50 t-shirts

Contact Us

For more details or to get involved, contact us at:
Email: info@ascoa-cm.org
Phone: +237 123 456 789
Location: ASCOA, Limbe, Cameroon