Cameroon: Yaoundé Is Set to Sizzle At 38°c By 2030
Yaoundé, the Cameroonian capital, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where green hills meet modern architecture, creating a harmonious blend of culture, history and urban dynamism.
The city has expanded significantly over the years due to urbanisation, with its population growing from 59,000 in 1957 to nearly 4.1 million in 2020.
However, this expansion has brought about a sharp decline in vegetation, turning the city into a collection of urban heat islands.
A recent study says that Yaoundé will get hotter over the next five years, with temperatures expected to reach 38°c by 2030.
The urban heat island phenomenon is magnified by the fact that poverty in the city is high, leaving many residents without the means to cool their homes.
Green design could be the solution to cool Cameroon's capital.
Author's summary: Yaoundé faces rising temperatures due to urbanisation.