RepĆŗblica DemocrĆ”tica del Congo
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
RETHINKING THE JUST TRANSITION IN THE DRC
Focusing on voices from across the DRC, a so-called ‘Solutions Country’, this briefing highlights how current extractive and conservation models often harm communities, and sets out a pathway for a just transition rooted in equity, participation and community-led environmental stewardship.
COP30: Congolese Civil Society Calls for a Truly Just Transition in the DRC
BelĆ©m, As global climate negotiations at COP30 focus on phasing out fossil fuels, the Congolese citizen movementĀ Notre Terre Sans PĆ©trole (NTSP)Ā has launched a policy brief outlining how the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can achieve a genuinely just energy transition. The brief was unveiled during the side event in BelĆ©mĀ “Solutions Country: Protecting Forests and Securing … Seguir leyendo
Community Forests in DRC: a solution for a ‘solutions country’
A new Community Forestry briefing from RFUK, Congolese civil society and partners highlights how community forestry can help the DRC realise its ambition to be a true solutions country for climate and biodiversity.
Community Forests in DRC: A Proven Solution for a āSolutions Countryā
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delegation heads to COP30 in BelĆ©m – the so-called “Rainforest COP” – RFUK and a coalition of 21Ā Congolese civil societyĀ andĀ Indigenous organisations is urging policymakers to recognise the country’s community forestry model as a cornerstone of climate and biodiversity action.Ā Holding 60% of the world’s second-largest rainforest and its … Seguir leyendo
Reflecting on the National Community Forestry Week in Mbandaka
Community Forestry is increasingly recognised as a key driver of sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It provides local communities and Indigenous Peoples with secure land tenure, enabling them to invest in their futures and build autonomous, forest-friendly rural economies through responsible investment. From 18-22 August 2025, community forest representatives, supporting NGOs, … Seguir leyendo
National meeting lays foundation for shared and inclusive governance of the Green Corridor
Between 7-9 October 2025, Congolese civil society hosted the first nationwide gathering on the Green Corridor Kivu-Kinshasa (CVKK), the world’s largest ‘community’ reserve created in January 2025. The three-day meeting was organised by the Congolese civil society coalition Reseau pour l’Environnement et les Droits Humains (R-EDH), in partnership with the Virunga Foundation and the Institut … Seguir leyendo
Nuevo informe revela una āapropiaciĆ³n de tierras por carbonoā que se expande en toda la Cuenca del Congo
A new investigation by RFUK reveals how vast areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are being carved up for carbon offset projects, raising alarm over the legality, transparency and human rights impacts of a rapidly expanding carbon market. The report, ‘The Great Green Rush: The Exponential Rise and Social Impacts of Forest Carbon … Seguir leyendo
āLa Gran Fiebre Verde: el aumento exponencial y los impactos sociales de los proyectos de compensaciĆ³n de carbono forestal en la RDCā,
An investigation into the rapid expansion of forest carbon offset projects in the DRC ā revealing their social, legal and environmental consequences.
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