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19 May 2023
Central African countries vulnerable to emerging infectious diseases
Conversion of forest ecosystems, poverty, and frequent and close contact with wildlife also make the sub-region a high-risk area for the emergence of zoonotic diseases
16 Nov 2022
Over a quarter of Congo Basin forests at risk of vanishing by 2050
The loss of intact forests in Central African countries has skyrocketed since 2000, reaching an all-time high in the last five years, a new report shows
News
- 13 Sep 2022
State of Central Africa’s forests: New report puts Congo Basin forest ecosystems in perspective
The 2021 report on the State of Central Africa's Forests launched during the 19th Meeting of the Parties of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership
Podcast
- 19 Jan 2022
Keeping the momentum going to protect Congo Basin
New funding agreement offers a promising future
Podcast
- 19 Jan 2022
Keeping the momentum going to protect Congo Basin
News
- 5 Nov 2021
COP26 deforestation pledges a win, but only if they are upheld
Key is to ensure promises are met, says CIFOR-ICRAF’s Robert Nasi
Photo Essay
- 24 May 2021
Women entrepreneurs in DRC recover waste wood to produce clean cooking fuel
A win-win for the environment and the local economy
Event Coverage
- 9 Nov 2020
New portal tracks policies and trends impacting forests in Central Africa
OFAC launches a data platform to inform decision-making in the region
News
- 7 Jul 2020
Unlocking the power of entrepreneurship to promote local development in forest communities
Investing in sustainable livelihoods key to preserving Congo Basin
Event Coverage
- 29 Jun 2020
Well-managed peatlands vital part of global food security, GLF delegates say
Experts detail peatland conservation and restoration efforts
Opinion
- 4 Nov 2019
Despite size, Congo Basin attracts less funding than other major forest areas
Stronger capacities and governance needed to boost international support for Central African forests
News
- 18 Jul 2019
Sustainable wood energy must include development and promotion of alternatives
The opinions of a Congolese journalist in the field
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