As part of its « Alliance for Biodiversity Protection and Development » project, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed a partnership agreement with Sofibanque to support the development of inclusive and sustainable small and medium-sized enterprises in the Haut-Uele province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This partnership aims to improve living conditions for local communities and reduce pressure on natural resources around Garamba National Park and the Kibali gold mine.
Toute l'actu sur la protection de l'environnement
DRC: Action to dislodge M23 rebels from Virunga National Park
Gorilla Ambassador has just addressed the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The non-governmental organisation (NGO) is asking Félix Tshisekedi to do everything possible to get the M23 out of the Virunga National Park, located in the north-east of the DRC. The armed rebel group has set up its rear base in the area of the park occupied by the mountain gorillas, thereby threatening the survival of the primates.
WCS obtient en fin la gestion du parc national de Kahuzi-Biega en DRC
Le gouvernement RD congolais et la Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) viennent de signer un accord de gestion pour le parc national de Kahuzi-Biega (PNKB), situé à l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC). Ce partenariat public-privé (PPP) offre de meilleures perspectives de conservation pour la riche biodiversité du PNKB, menacée par le braconnage et l’exploitation minière illégale.