Informational Brief: Water as a Lifeline in the Congo Basin

The Congo Basin spans six countries—Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo— encompassing over 4 million square kilometres of interconnected rivers, lakes, savannas, peatlands and other wetlands, mangroves, and dense tropical rainforests. At the heart of this vast system is fresh water, the unifying element that weaves these ecosystems together. 

Learn how water supports this rich and biodiverse ecosystem in our informational brief.