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Impunity and pollution abound in DRC mining along the road to the energy transition
14 May 2024 14:04:59 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/impunity-and-pollution-abound-in-drc-mining-along-the-road-to-energy-transition/
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DRC’s 1 billion trees program makes progress, but hurdles remain
26 Apr 2024 10:10:26 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/drcs-1-billion-trees-program-makes-progress-but-hurdles-remain/
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Bonobos, the ‘hippy apes’, may not be as peaceful as once thought
12 Apr 2024 15:39:16 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/bonobos-the-hippy-apes-may-not-be-as-peaceful-as-once-thought/
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Tropical forest loss puts 2030 zero-deforestation target further out of reach
04 Apr 2024 12:26:01 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/tropical-forest-loss-puts-2030-zero-deforestation-target-further-out-of-reach/
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Global cobalt rush drives toxic toll near DRC mines
27 Mar 2024 11:05:43 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/global-cobalt-rush-drives-toxic-toll-near-drc-mines/
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‘Another catastrophe’: Flooding destroys Indigenous agroforestry projects in Peru’s Amazon
26 Mar 2024 14:55:59 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/another-catastrophe-flooding-destroys-indigenous-agroforestry-projects-in-perus-amazon/
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African Parks vows to investigate allegations of abuse at Congolese park
07 Feb 2024 08:45:25 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/african-parks-vows-to-investigate-allegations-of-abuse-at-congolese-park/
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Direct funding of Indigenous peoples can protect global rainforests & the climate (commentary)
24 Jan 2024 22:22:47 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/01/direct-funding-of-indigenous-peoples-can-protect-global-rainforests-the-climate-commentary/
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Togo monkey seizure turns spotlight on illicit wildlife trafficking from DR Congo
08 Jan 2024 10:53:23 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/01/togo-monkey-seizure-turns-spotlight-on-illicit-wildlife-trafficking-from-dr-congo/
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Mongabay’s top 10 podcast episodes of 2023
26 Dec 2023 11:43:45 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/mongabays-top-10-podcast-episodes-of-2023/
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COP28 cements goal to halt forest loss in 7 years, but where’s the money?
15 Dec 2023 16:48:57 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/cop28-cements-goal-to-halt-forest-loss-in-7-years-but-wheres-the-money/
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Are flame retardants about to burn a hole in biodiversity? (commentary)
13 Nov 2023 21:28:28 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/11/are-flame-retardants-about-to-burn-a-hole-in-biodiversity-commentary/
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Forest elephants are the ‘glue’ holding Congo rainforests together
07 Nov 2023 21:17:50 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/11/forest-elephants-are-the-glue-holding-congo-rainforests-together-experts-say/
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Oil firm Perenco eyes new blocks in DRC amid criticism of its track record
24 Oct 2023 09:27:24 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/oil-firm-perenco-eyes-new-blocks-in-drc-amid-criticism-of-its-track-record/
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What would it cost to protect the Congo Rainforest?
29 Aug 2023 22:23:57 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/what-would-it-cost-to-protect-the-congo-rainforest/
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Agroecology alliance calls for more food at less cost to nature in Congo Basin
28 Aug 2023 12:49:41 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/agroecology-alliance-calls-for-more-food-at-less-cost-to-nature-in-congo-basin/
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Congo Basin’s elephants boost carbon capture, but need salt-licks to survive
15 Aug 2023 11:31:40 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/congo-basins-elephants-boost-carbon-capture-but-need-salt-licks-to-survive/
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Forest campaign group renews charge that carbon credit verification schemes are flawed
28 Jul 2023 20:47:33 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/forest-campaign-group-renews-charge-that-carbon-credit-verification-schemes-are-flawed/
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A just energy transition requires better governance & equity in the DRC
19 Jul 2023 21:05:58 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/a-just-energy-transition-requires-better-governance-equity-in-the-drc/
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Big potential and immense challenges for great ape conservation in the Congo Basin, experts say
28 Jun 2023 22:14:36 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/big-potential-and-immense-challenges-for-great-ape-conservation-in-the-congo-basin-experts-say/
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New data show 10% increase in primary tropical forest loss in 2022
27 Jun 2023 08:35:05 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/new-data-show-10-increase-in-primary-tropical-forest-loss-in-2022/
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Militarized conservation: Insecurity for some, security for others? (commentary)
06 Jun 2023 14:00:21 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/militarized-conservation-insecurity-for-some-security-for-others-commentary/
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Tap African knowledge and culture for Congo Basin forest conservation (commentary)
05 Jun 2023 17:36:39 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/tap-african-knowledge-for-congo-basin-forest-conservation-commentary/
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Congo Basin communities left out by ‘fortress conservation’ fight for a way back in
16 May 2023 20:18:52 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/congo-basin-communities-left-out-by-fortress-conservation-fight-for-a-way-back-in/
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Mongabay Explores the Congo Basin: The ‘heart of the world’ is at a turning point
25 Apr 2023 18:49:54 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/mongabay-explores-the-congo-basin-the-heart-of-the-world-is-at-a-turning-point/
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CAPS, new gas megaproject, aims to power Central Africa, but at what cost, critics ask
11 Apr 2023 13:40:02 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/caps-new-gas-megaproject-aims-to-power-central-africa-but-at-what-cost-critics-ask/
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Tropical forest regeneration offsets 26% of carbon emissions from deforestation
23 Mar 2023 18:34:02 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/tropical-forest-regeneration-offsets-26-of-carbon-emissions-from-deforestation/
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Forests & finance: A lawsuit, an import ban, and restoring Zambian forests
23 Feb 2023 12:40:01 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/02/forests-finance-a-lawsuit-an-import-ban-and-restoring-zambian-forests/
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Element Africa: Deadly violence and massive graft at Tanzania and DRC mines
31 Dec 2022 05:01:03 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/element-africa-deadly-violence-and-massive-graft-at-tanzania-and-drc-mines/
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COP27 long on pledges, short on funds for forests — Congo Basin at risk
18 Nov 2022 20:38:30 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/cop27-long-on-pledges-short-on-money-for-forests-congo-basin-at-risk/
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After 14 years of advocacy, the DRC president finally signs new Indigenous peoples law (commentary)
16 Nov 2022 21:10:01 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/after-14-years-of-advocacy-the-drc-president-signs-new-indigenous-peoples-law-commentary/
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Podcast: Escape into nature’s soundscapes
16 Nov 2022 20:59:10 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/podcast-escape-into-natures-soundscapes/
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Can a luxury chocolate company help a Congolese forest?
16 Nov 2022 17:57:06 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/can-a-luxury-chocolate-company-save-a-congolese-forest/
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Element Africa: Mines take their toll on nature and communities
20 Oct 2022 17:21:14 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/element-africa-mines-take-their-toll-on-nature-and-communities/
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Study highlights ‘friends with benefits’ relation between gorillas and chimps
12 Oct 2022 18:14:40 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/study-highlights-friends-with-benefits-relation-between-gorillas-and-chimps/
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Locals in the dark about oil auctions in DRC: report
06 Oct 2022 14:07:08 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/locals-in-the-dark-about-oil-auctions-in-drc-report/
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Catfished: New species described from DRC after mistaken identity
30 Sep 2022 14:47:24 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/09/catfished-new-species-described-from-drc-after-mistaken-identity/
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In Congo, a carbon sink like no other risks being carved up for oil
28 Jul 2022 07:46:45 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/07/in-congo-a-carbon-sink-like-no-other-risks-being-carved-up-for-oil/
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‘That’s a scam’: Indian firm’s REDD+ carbon deal in the DRC raises concern
14 Jun 2022 16:17:09 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/thats-a-scam-indian-firms-redd-carbon-deal-in-the-drc-raises-concern/
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In the DRC’s forests, a tug-of-war between oil and aid
07 Jun 2022 12:28:10 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/in-the-drcs-forests-a-tug-of-war-between-oil-and-aid/
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Suspension of Chinese miner for pollution in DRC points to wider problem
01 Jun 2022 11:48:53 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/suspension-of-chinese-miner-for-pollution-in-drc-points-to-wider-problem/
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Ivory from at least 150 poached elephants seized in the DRC raid
18 May 2022 08:50:53 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/ivory-from-at-least-150-poached-elephants-seized-in-the-drc-raid/
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Oil exploration in DR Congo peatland risks forests, climate and local communities
16 May 2022 19:48:41 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/oil-exploration-in-dr-congo-peatland-would-put-forests-global-climate-and-local-communities-at-risk/
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To conserve the vibrant diversity of Central Africa’s forests, include Indigenous people (commentary)
16 May 2022 17:44:01 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/to-conserve-the-vibrant-diversity-of-central-africas-forests-include-indigenous-people-commentary/
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Scheme to stop ‘conflict minerals’ fails to end child labor in DRC, report says
10 May 2022 16:09:20 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/scheme-to-stop-conflict-minerals-fails-to-end-child-labor-in-drc-report-says/
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DRC logging contracts suspended as audit uncovers serious violations
06 May 2022 09:21:59 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/drc-logging-contracts-suspended-as-audit-uncovers-serious-violations/
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2021 tropical forest loss figures put zero-deforestation goal by 2030 out of reach
28 Apr 2022 11:27:31 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/2021-tropical-forest-loss-figures-put-zero-deforestation-goal-by-2030-out-of-reach/
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Bonobos torn from the wild make their return, with a helping hand
07 Apr 2022 17:31:15 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/bonobos-torn-from-the-wild-make-their-return-with-a-helping-hand/
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In Nigeria, a decade of payoffs boosted global wildlife trafficking hub
04 Mar 2022 11:16:47 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/03/in-nigeria-a-decade-of-payoffs-boosted-global-wildlife-trafficking-hub/
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A conservation paradigm based on Indigenous values in DR Congo (commentary)
17 Feb 2022 15:18:38 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/wcs-conservation-in-the-drc-needs-indigenous-values-and-a-paradigm-shift-commentary/
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The year in rainforests 2021
29 Dec 2021 00:26:12 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/the-year-in-rainforests-2021/
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The Congo Basin’s 10 most consequential stories from 2021
27 Dec 2021 07:52:50 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/the-congo-basins-10-most-consequential-stories-from-2021/
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The past, present and future of the Congo peatlands: 10 takeaways from our series
16 Dec 2021 07:04:00 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/the-past-present-and-future-of-the-congo-peatlands-10-takeaways-from-our-series/
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Carbon and communities: The future of the Congo Basin peatlands
14 Dec 2021 06:02:53 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/carbon-and-communities-the-future-of-the-congo-basin-peatlands/
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Holding agriculture and logging at bay in the Congo peatlands
09 Dec 2021 06:22:23 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/holding-agriculture-and-logging-at-bay-in-the-congo-peatlands/
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Layers of carbon: The Congo Basin peatlands and oil
07 Dec 2021 05:39:59 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/layers-of-carbon-the-congo-basin-peatlands-and-oil/
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$1.5 billion Congo Basin pledge a good start but not enough, experts say
03 Dec 2021 11:30:18 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/1-5-billion-congo-basin-pledge-a-good-start-but-not-enough-experts-say/
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The ‘idea’: Uncovering the peatlands of the Congo Basin
02 Dec 2021 12:15:31 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/the-idea-uncovering-the-peatlands-of-the-congo-basin/
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DRC environment minister panned for allegedly facilitating illegal concessions
19 Nov 2021 16:52:25 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/11/drc-environment-minister-panned-for-allegedly-facilitating-illegal-concessions/
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Hundreds of NGOs sign open letter calling to halt “illegal activities” in DRC’s protected areas
30 Oct 2021 18:12:41 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/10/hundreds-of-ngos-sign-open-letter-to-halt-illegal-activities-in-drcs-protected-areas/
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