THE 1986 LAKENYOSGAS DISASTER IN CAMEROON:CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS ON SURVIVORS AND THE LIVESTOCK ECONOMY

This paper seeks to examine how the Lake Nyos gas disaster of 21 August 1986 affectedlivestock production and cattle rearing within environment Subum, Cha Nyos. It brings forefront, post-disaster effects onthe pastoral community. Thepolicies strategies put forth by various stakeholdersat national international levels have partially addressed some worries posed this disaster, even thoughthe area is still in dire need government humanitarian support improve sector.The argues that, resettlement these livestock breeders could improvethis sector render sustainable for human habitation. Gleaned from a wide range primary secondary sources, concludes that there isabsolute Cameroon tackle long-term difficulties faced communities develop an effective policy geared towards improving livelihoods people around