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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.
Report on Development and Climate Change Scenarios for the Lac Télé-Lac Tumba Landscape
The "Report on Development and Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo Basin Peatlands" provides a comprehensive analysis of how land use changes and climate variability may impact this vital ecosystem. Developed by UNEP, the report presents a hydrological and carbon modeling framework called the Hydrological Decision Support System (HDSS), designed to guide sustainable peatland management.
GEF-8 Dja Landscape Project Launches Community Forest Initiative Led by Women
Mouloundou, Dja Landscape, Cameroon – January 2026
The GEF-8 Dja Landscape Project has taken a major step toward community-led conservation with the launch of a medicinal plant garden in Dioula village.
This initiative marks the first milestone in establishing a community forest that will secure Indigenous Peoples’ rights while promoting sustainable forest management across nearly 4 million hectares of the Dja Landscape.
Global Forum for the GEF Integrated Programs 2026
Theme : Integrated Approach Programming in the GEF: From Design to Impact
The Congo Basin is one of the world's largest tropical forests, vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and local livelihoods. The UNEP Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative aims to showcase integrated landscape management efforts through innovative multimedia storytelling. This event facilitates knowledge exchange, highlights project impacts, and strengthens regional and global collaboration to address deforestation, peatland conservation, and climate resilience.