Observatoire National sur les Changements Climatiques (ONACC) Cameroun

What Observatoire National sur les Changements Climatiques (ONACC) Cameroun does

Observatoire National sur les Changements Climatiques (ONACC) is a public administrative institution of the Republic of Cameroon, established in 2009 and headquartered in Yaoundé, mandated by the State to monitor and assess climate change impacts and to produce decision-support products for public authorities, climate-sensitive sectors and communities. The observatory operates under technical supervision of the Ministry of Environment (MINEPDED) and financial supervision of the Ministry of Finance (MINFI), with 48 staff across a national headquarters in Yaoundé and three regional branches in Maroua (Far North), Garoua (North) and Douala (Littoral).

ONACC's product portfolio spans five categories: operational climate information products (decadal alert bulletins, seasonal forecast bulletins, annual climate assessments, extreme event bulletins), planning support products (zonal agricultural calendars, national and thematic climate risk maps), analysis products (impact assessments, prospective climate studies, sectoral risk analyses), carbon products (GHG inventories, carbon balance assessments, NDC monitoring reports) and data platforms (national PostgreSQL/PostGIS climate database, web-based dashboards, REST/GraphQL/OGC web services API). The underlying technology stack combines Sentinel-1/2, MODIS, GPM, CHIRPS and Landsat earth observation feeds, GR4H/HEC-RAS 2D/SWAT hydrological and hydraulic models, SPI/SPEI drought indices at 3/6/12-month scales, and automated data quality control including outlier detection. All products are distributed free of charge through the onacc.cm portal, direct ministry briefings and regional workshops.

Commercially, ONACC operates as a non-revenue-generating government observatory funded entirely through Cameroon's state budget, supplemented by technical and financial assistance from international partners including FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, GIZ, AFD, IUCN, WWF, Cuso International and Alinea International. Its customer base is concentrated in Cameroonian government ministries (MINFI, MINEPDED, MINADER, MINFOF) plus a single enterprise client (Port Autonome de Douala under a 2022 collaboration agreement), with the agricultural sector as the primary downstream beneficiary across all five agro-ecological zones. Notable recent outputs include the AFOLU Carbon Balance (-4,093,348.60 GgCO2eq sequestration potential over 2010-2022) and the 2024 Economic Losses Assessment (798.26 billion FCFA in agricultural losses, 5,475 farmers surveyed, with projected losses above 2,500 billion FCFA by 2032 under RCP 4.5).

Name

Observatoire National sur les Changements Climatiques (ONACC) Cameroun

Legal name

Observatoire National sur les Changements Climatiques

Website

https://onacc.cm

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ONACC is Cameroon's national public climate observatory, established 2009, producing free climate bulletins, seasonal forecasts, agricultural calendars, carbon balance assessments and risk maps for government ministries, regional authorities, climate-sensitive sectors and communities using satellite earth observation, hydrological modeling and a national climate database.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Monitoring Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF), Climate & Emissions Data Management (Data Lake, Integration, APIs) (EUABAEAC), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Climate monitoring services
• Early warning systems
• Carbon inventory assessment
• Climate risk analysis
• Seasonal weather forecasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Yaoundé

HQ country

Cameroon

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: ONACC is a public administrative institution funded through government budget allocations from Cameroon's state budget, with technical supervision by the Ministry of Environment and financial supervision by the Ministry of Finance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ONACC operates Cameroon's national climate observatory, producing and disseminating decadal climate alert bulletins, seasonal forecast bulletins, annual climate assessments, agricultural calendars by agro-ecological zone, climate risk maps, impact assessment reports, greenhouse gas inventories, and carbon balance assessments. These products serve government ministries, regional authorities, the agricultural sector and international development partners for climate-resilient planning, early warning, and national climate commitment tracking.

Product overview

ONACC operates as Cameroon's national climate observatory providing an integrated suite of climate monitoring, forecasting, and analytical products organized into five main categories: (1) Climate Information Products including decadal alert bulletins, seasonal forecast bulletins and annual climate assessments; (2) Planning Support including agricultural calendars by agro-ecological zone; (3) Analysis Products including impact assessments, prospective studies and sectoral risk analyses; (4) Carbon Products including GHG inventories, carbon balance assessments and NDC monitoring; and (5) Data Platforms including the national climate database, climate dashboards and web services API. The organization serves public authorities, communities and climate-sensitive sectors with decision-support tools derived from climate monitoring, satellite data, hydrological modeling and field observations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Decadal Climate Alert Bulletins Ten-day climate monitoring, vigilance and alert bulletins published every 10 days. Includes early warnings for floods, hailstorms, heat waves, violent winds, and landslides. Intended for government ministries, regional authorities and climate-sensitive sectors.
• Seasonal Climate Forecast Bulletins Three-month seasonal forecast bulletins for climate parameters (rainfall and temperature) covering Cameroon's five agro-ecological zones. Used by agricultural planners and ministries to anticipate seasonal conditions.
• Annual Climate Assessment Annual national climate balance presenting climate evolution indicators, trends and assessment to support public decision-making.
• Climate Risk Maps Thematic maps visualizing areas exposed to floods, droughts, landslides, coastal erosion and other climate hazards by municipality, watershed or agro-ecological zone. Includes vulnerability layers for population, buildings, roads and crops.
• Agricultural Calendars by Agro-Ecological Zone Seasonal agricultural planning tools presenting climate forecasts for start/end dates and proposed chronograms for agricultural activities. Produced in collaboration with MINADER for all five agro-ecological zones of Cameroon.
• Impact Assessment Reports Studies assessing economic losses due to climate change on agricultural sectors, regional production losses, farmer perceptions and adaptation strategies, and export competitiveness impacts.
• Prospective Climate Studies Forward-looking simulations of climate scenarios (RCP 4.5) projecting economic impacts and sectoral vulnerabilities through 2032.
• Sectoral Climate Risk Analyses Analysis of climate risks by development sector including agriculture, health, livestock, water and energy, tourism, environment and biodiversity, transport.
• Greenhouse Gas Inventories Annual greenhouse gas inventories for AFOLU and Energy sectors. Includes structured emission analysis for the 2010-2018 period and AFOLU sector covering 2010-2022.
• Carbon Balance Assessments Annual carbon balance and sectoral carbon balances analyzing emissions, absorptions and carbon sequestration potential. Reveals Cameroon as a carbon reservoir with total sequestration potential of -4,093,348.60 GgCO2eq.
• NDC Monitoring Reports Technical reports monitoring the implementation of Cameroon's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and climate commitments.
• National Climate Database Central repository for climate, spatial, socio-economic and environmental data using PostgreSQL/PostGIS. Core storage layer for vector data, raster data, time series, historical archives, reference datasets and derived climate products.
• Climate Dashboards Web-based visualization interfaces for experts, decision-makers, municipalities and partners providing access to key indicators, alerts, maps, time series, locality summaries, data quality and operational syntheses.
• Climate Web Services API REST, GraphQL and OGC web services for climate and mapping data dissemination, product access and interoperability. Endpoints for data, alerts, models and mapping services with caching, optimization and access control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Agricultural economic losses assessment: 798.26 billion FCFA estimated for 2024 across all regions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port Autonome de Douala (PAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2022Collaboration agreement for climate risk assessment and adaptation planning for port operations. Joint committee (PAD-ONACC inter-administration committee) examines action plans and implementation timeline for climate monitoring activities affecting the port's coastal operations.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation on climate assessment methodologies. FAO studies estimate Cameroon carbon sequestration potential at 4,600,000 GgCO2Eq, contributing to national carbon valuation efforts.
• United Nations Development Programme (PNUD/UNDP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment partner supporting climate resilience initiatives and participation in carbon balance workshops. Collaborates on projects contributing to national climate commitments.
• WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in carbon balance workshops and climate finance studies. WWF contributes expertise on carbon sequestration valuation and participates in stakeholder consultations.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical cooperation partner supporting climate adaptation and mitigation projects in Cameroon through expertise and funding mechanisms.
• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUCN studies demonstrate Cameroon carbon sequestration potential between 1,300,000 and 6,600,000 GgCO2Eq, supporting national carbon market access efforts.
• UNICEFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment partner collaborating on climate-related initiatives affecting children's welfare and community resilience.
• Action Contre la FaimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partner addressing food security impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations.
• World Food Programme (Programme Alimentaire Mondial PAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security and climate resilience collaboration addressing impacts on agricultural communities and food systems.
• Cuso InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical assistance partner supporting capacity building and institutional development for climate services.
• Alinea InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical cooperation partner providing expertise for climate monitoring and assessment projects.
• TotalEnergies CamerounminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in climate initiatives and sustainability projects in Cameroon.
• Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural development corporation partner for climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre): Regional climate center serving IGAD member states with climate forecasting, early warning and sectoral climate services for the Horn of Africa. Directly comparable in mandate structure, products (bulletins, dashboards, regional coverage) and institutional embedding with regional economic communities.
• ACMAD (African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development): Continental African climate center providing climate monitoring, forecasting and climate services to AU member states. Most analogous institutional peer given overlapping mandate in national-to-regional climate intelligence for African governments.
• South African Weather Service (SAWS): South Africa's national meteorological and climate service delivering climate monitoring, forecasting, sectoral services and authoritative bulletins. Comparable African national-scale mandate with mature operational and technological infrastructure.
• Kenya Meteorological Department: Kenya's national meteorological authority providing climate monitoring, seasonal forecasts and sectoral climate services to government and agriculture. Closely comparable mandate structure as an African national climate observatory serving multiple ministries.
• AGRHYMET Regional Centre (CILSS): West African climate, agrometeorology and hydrology center serving CILSS member states with agricultural calendars, climate bulletins, and food security early warning. Closely comparable to ONACC's agro-ecological zone-based agricultural calendar work and Sahelian regional coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Météo-France: France's national meteorological and climate service operating a fully developed climate data platform, decadal/seasonal bulletins, and APIs. Functionally analogous national observatory model with substantially greater scale, product breadth, and commercial service lines.
• Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S / ECMWF): EU-operated global climate data platform delivering sectoral climate indicators, reanalysis datasets, and APIs for downstream national and private use. Indirectly competitive as a provider of the upstream data ONACC integrates and repackages for Cameroon's territory.
• NOAA Climate.gov: U.S. federal climate portal producing climate assessments, dashboards, sectoral reports and public-facing climate information. Comparable product taxonomy (assessments, dashboards, sectoral analyses) at vastly larger scale, serving as a structural benchmark for a national climate portal.

Emerging players

• Climate Central: U.S.-based non-profit producing climate research, risk analyses, and visualization tools for public and sectoral decision-makers. Comparable focus on translating climate science into decision-relevant products and visualizations for non-technical stakeholders.

Others

• Carbon Brief: Climate science and policy journalism organization producing in-depth analyses of climate data, national policies, and carbon markets. Adjacent in scope — not a national observatory but a comparable disseminator of climate science and policy interpretation to public audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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