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Community Consent as a Catalyst for Conservation: FPIC and Inclusive Governance in the Dja Landscape, Cameroon
Context & Background
Nestled in the heart of southeastern Cameroon, the Dja Landscape stretches across millions of hectares of pristine Congo Basin rainforest; one of the most biodiverse and ecologically critical ecosystems on Earth. Home to forest elephants, western lowland gorillas, and countless endemic species, this landscape has long required a delicate balance between conservation imperatives and the livelihoods of the communities who depend on it.
From design to delivery: early lessons from the Congo Forest Integrated programme
Bringing together governments, GEF agencies, and a wide range of technical and implementing partners under the shared objective of “Strengthening the sustainable management of one of the world’s most important forest region”, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Congo Forest Integrated programme (Congo Forest IP,) spans diverse ecosystems and national contexts.
Where Livelihoods Meet Conservation: Women Shaping the Future of Congo Basin Peatlands
In the peatland landscapes of Bikoro, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a group of Indigenous women are quietly reshaping what sustainable livelihoods look like—building resilience for their families while contributing to the stewardship of one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
Working with locally with WWF, these women are strengthening agricultural practices adapted to peatland environments, while developing new opportunities that extend beyond the field.
Smart steps in grounding the Dja Landscape Project: inclusive governance structure taking roots
Somalomo – Ngoyla – Lomié, Eastern Region, Cameroon - 2026
Mintom Mayor Establishes Ad Hoc Committee to Operationalize Municipal Landscape Governance
GEF-8 Dja Landscape Project - Mintom and Djoum Municipality, Cameroon _ February 2026
Institutional strengthening under the GEF-8 Dja Landscape Project has reached a decisive milestone in Mintom Council with the formal creation of an Ad Hoc Committee mandated to operationalize the Municipal Landscape Management Commission (MLMC). The Commission is envisioned as a permanent multi-stakeholder body to coordinate inclusive land and natural resource governance across the municipality.
Climate Analysis and Policy Recommendations on Integrating Climate Change into Land Use Planning in the Congo Basin
The Climate Analysis and Policy Recommendations on Incorporating Climate Change Considerations into Integrated Land Use Management Plans in the Congo Basin report provides an evidence-based assessment of climate risks and practical pathways to integrate climate considerations into Integrated Land Use Management Plans (ILUMPs).
From Climate Science to Land-Use Action: New Analysis Supports Climate-Resilient Planning in the Congo Basin
How can climate science better inform land-use decisions in one of the world’s most important forest regions?
This question was at the heart of a recent webinar hosted by the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative (CBLI) together with the Woodwell Climate Research Center, marking the launch of a new report exploring climate impacts and policy pathways for the Congo Basin.
Technical Report – Hydrological and Biodegradation Model Documentation for the Decision Support System for the Lac Télé-Lac Tumba Landscape
The "Model Documentation of the Hydrological Decision Support System" provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific approach and modeling tools underpinning UNEP's initiative to safeguard the Congo Basin peatlands—one of the world's most critical carbon stores and biodiversity hotspots. This technical report details the development and application of a conceptual hydrological model that evaluates the impacts of land use changes, infrastructure development, and climate variability on peatland hydrology and soil carbon dynamics.