RepĆŗblica DemocrĆ”tica del Congo
Towards a national vision for a just transition in the DRC
On 22-23 September 2026, nearly 90 representatives of local communities, civil society and public institutions gathered in Kinshasa to address a fundamental question: how can the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) make the just transition a vehicle for its own transformation, rather than simply serving the needs of the global energy transition? The DRC is … Seguir leyendo
DRCās Forest Reforms: What progress for Indigenous Peoples and local communities?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has adopted its first-ever National Forest Policy, setting out the governmentās vision for forest governance over the next decade and introducing several important measures to strengthen the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. This civil society brief examines its strengths, weaknesses and what needs to happen next.
RFUK and partners launch new phase of community forest monitoring in the DRC
RFUK and our partners have officially launched a new phase of community-led forest monitoring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the start of an ambitious new three-year programme to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ ability to protect their forests. The launch took place during a ten-day workshop in Kinshasa, bringing together … Seguir leyendo
DRC Environment Minister commits to uphold logging moratorium, as CSOs call for lasting protection of the Congo Basin
Our organisations, members of a coalition of 70 Congolese and international organisations working to protect human rights and the environment, welcome the public statement by Marie Nyange Ndambo, Minister of the Environment, Development and New Climate Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), reaffirming that the moratorium on the allocation of new industrial … Seguir leyendo
ANNUAL REVIEW 2025
We are delighted to present our 2025 Annual Review, which highlights the key achievements and impact of RFUKās projects and campaigns over the past year in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and forest communities around the world.
LOGGING OFF: PLANS TO LIFT THE DRC LOGGING MORATORIUM THREATEN FOREST PROTECTION EFFORTS IN THE CONGO BASIN
A civil society briefing warning that plans to lift the DRCās national logging moratorium could open vast areas of Congo Basin rainforest to industrial logging, threatening forests, climate goals and community rights, and calling for greater emphasis on community-led, sustainable forest management.
Coalition warns of plan to open tens of millions of hectares of DRCās forests to timber industry
Kinshasa, 6 July 2026 – A coalition of more than 70 environmental and human rights organisations are calling on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to maintain the national moratorium on the allocation of new industrial logging concessions.Ā Through an open letter addressed to the Prime Minister [1], the coalition urges … Seguir leyendo
Community Forest Success in North Kivu, Against All the Odds
In the forests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a region that has endured years of insecurity and uncertainty, an incredible story of community resilience is unfolding. On 2 June 2026, the Masombea community in Lubero Territory, North Kivu, officially secured legal recognition of its community forest (Concession ForestiĆØre des CommunautĆ©s Locales, … Seguir leyendo
Investing in local governance: a proven pathway to resilient forest communities in the Congo Basin
Insights from RFUK’s recent field mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo. RFUK’s recent field mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reaffirmed a critical lesson for conservation and development partners: strong local governance drives some of the most effective and sustainable outcomes for building resilient forest communities. Across Kinshasa and the Equateur province, … Seguir leyendo
Protecting those who protect the forest: RFUK publishes new guidance to support community defenders in the Congo Basin
Deep in the forests of the Congo Basin, documenting illegal logging, or other illegal extractive activities, can come at a cost. Community observers, many of them volunteers, set out to monitor forest activity to protect their lands, defend their rights and ensure that forest laws are respected, knowing they may face intimidation, threats or even … Seguir leyendo
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