For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new generation of Central African researchers ...

Yet, in recent years, one critical forest has continued to shine as a beacon of hope in the battle against climate change – the Congo Basin. Now, with an ambitious new initiative in the Democratic ...

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The Congo Basin rainforest is the second-largest tropical ... "The optical sensors provide detailed imagery during clear weather conditions, while the radar sensors can 'see through' clouds ...

In October 2024, climate activists in the DRC won the suspension of a controversial oil and gas licence auction that threatened the Congo Basin rainforest and Virunga National Park, two carbon ...

and the Congo Basin Commission, chaired by Congo. These platforms aim to provide holistic and sustainable responses to climate challenges while promoting sustainable development across the continent.

Next year, the animal puppets will travel from the Congo Basin to northern Norway, with their herd expanding along the way. "The idea is that a group of animals starts fleeing because of climate ...