Republic of Congo

This project aims to promote sustainable, community-centered management of forested landscapes in the Grand Kivu and Lake Tele-Tumba regions. Its focus is on empowering local communities and indigenous peoples to manage forest resources sustainably, conserve biodiversity, and enhance livelihoods through integrated landscape management approaches. The project emphasizes participatory governance, ecosystem-based practices, and transboundary cooperation to ensure the long-term health of ecosystems and social well-being. 

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Focus area: Peatland conservation & ecotourism

The Republic of the Congo contains some of the most intact forests in the Congo Basin, including extensive peatlandsand wildlife-rich landscapes. These ecosystems are critical for carbon storage, biodiversity conservation, and transboundary connectivity, making the country a priority for CBLI interventions. The Republic of the Congo’s forests provide essential ecosystem services, support local livelihoods, and contribute to regional climate stability.