Dr Congo adopts 2026-2035 national forest policy to strengthen Congo basin conservation and climate resilience
The Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a new national forest policy for 2026–2035 to improve conservation and climate resilience. The framework aims to balance economic development with the protection of the Congo Basin, a critical global carbon sink.
Why it matters
As the DRC holds over half of the Congo Basin, this policy is vital for global climate change mitigation and biodiversity preservation efforts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a new National Forest Policy covering 2026–2035, establishing a long-term framework aimed at strengthening forest governance, improving sustainable resource management and reinforcing the country’s role in global climate action. The policy was approved during the 94th meeting of the Council of Ministers in Kinshasa on July 12, 2026, creating a strategic foundation for managing one of the world’s most important tropical forest ecosystems.
The article focuses on policy goals and environmental significance without taking a political stance.
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