have already been mentioned above as well. The National Commission on Bilingualism and Multiculturalism also conducted many field trips. The highest authorities of the Republic upheld the consolidation of dialogue as a privileged option for the resolution of the crisis, and the satisfaction of the legitimate demands of the people. E: International Dimension of the Right to Peace and Security 624- Cameroon is involved in cooperation initiatives to maintain peace not only in its territory, but also in the Subregion, the Continent and the world at large. 625- In this regard, Cameroon has participated in the drawing up and implementation of Subregional and continental maritime security strategies. Thus, a Summit on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea was organised from 24 to 25 June 2013 in Yaounde that resulted in the signing of the Yaounde Code of Conduct, the Yaounde Declaration and the Yaounde Memorandum of Understanding that set up an Interregional Coordination Centre. The Centre was effectively established in 2017, thereby consolidating the coordinated response mechanism against maritime crime. 626- At the continental level, Cameroon took part in drawing up of the African Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa adopted in Lome on 15 October 2015. The Charter that falls in line with the 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy was signed by Cameroon. 627- Cameroon also occupies an important position in the peace and security architecture on the continent with the inauguration of the Continental Logistics Base in Douala on 5 January 2018. 628- Furthermore, as part of its peace diplomacy, Cameroon participated in different peacebuilding operations by sending many contingents especially to the Central African Republic, in addition to offering a training framework of excellence with the hosting of the International School for Security Forces. Such efforts were acknowledged as Cameroon was designated to host the headquarters of the African Peace Support Trainers Association at the end of their session held in October 2018. Section 6: Right to a Healthy Environment (Article 24) Rec 37 629- In a bid to preserve the environment, measures were taken to combat climate change and desertification, to curb poor sanitation, and to protect animal and plant species. §1: Combating Climate Change and Desertification A: Ratification and Implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement 630- On 29 July 2016, Cameroon ratified the Paris Climate Agreement 368, and in the same year, amended its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) that was validated in 2015. Through the NDC, the State undertook to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the tune of 32% by 2035, of which 21% reduction depends on international financing and 11% unconditional reduction. The NDC shows that 47 actions were brought together under 30 project ideas369. In a bid to properly implement the NDC370, a preparatory participatory 368 After signing the Paris Agreement on 22 April 2016, the President of the Republic signed Decree No. 2016/320 of 12 July 2016 to ratify the Climate Agreement. The ratification instrument was submitted on 29 July 2016. 369 The goals contained in the NDC of States Parties to the Paris Climate Agreement should be translated into national implementation strategies and programmes. 370 The implementation of the NDC should comprise the following phases: preparation and planning, development of a plan for the implementation and mobilization of funds, execution and monitoring of progress made, revision of the strategy and planning future NDCs. 104