Plastics are not just a pollution problem — they are a toxic threat to human health. From the moment of birth, people are exposed to harmful chemicals used in plastics, many of which have been linked to cancer, infertility, hormone disruption, and developmental disorders. These chemicals do not just stay in products — they contaminate our bodies, food, water, and air, and they are found across ecosystems, from marine wildlife to mountain soils even in the most remote areas.
My name is Ghislaine D. TCHOKOUATOU, and I have a degree in Accounting and Business Management. I started my profession in a large Cameroonian company based in the ten regions of the country as a regional accountant for seven years. However, my passion for a healthy environment led me into Cameroonian civil society, where I became a leader in my community.
In 2022, governments at UNEA-5 decided that a Science-Policy Panel (SPP) should be established to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution (
