What is Cameroon's pathway to limit global warming to 1.5°C?

The scenario showing a higher reliance on renewable energies indicates that coal and natural gas, both of which play minor roles in the building sector, would need to be phased out by 2040. While some models show an increase in oil consumption, the ones achieving earliest decarbonisation are based on a strong increase of renewables energies combined with biomass and reduction in energy demand lead by increased efficiency of buildings. Though Cameroon’s National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (SND30) does not provide specific targets, it does prioritise the following in the energy sector: (i) developing the important national hydroelectric potential; (ii) developing alternative energies to better respond to specific needs such as cooking, transport, especially urban transport, urban electrification, manufacturing industries, etc.; (iii) strengthening and optimising the use of biomass. Increasing reliable access to electricity and access to clean cooking options would significantly curb household biomass combustion and reduce fossil fuel usage and indoor air pollution.