The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been a target for fossil fuel exploration, particularly in the environmentally critical Congo Basin. This has led to the rise of the Fossil Free DRCongo campaign, which aims to stop this expansion. Campaign Goal is to End the reliance on fossil fuels in the DRC and protect the Congo Basin rainforest. Concerns are Environmental damage from drilling in rainforests, protected areas (Parks) and peatland areas
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds massive oil reserves, but drilling for this resource comes with a hefty environmental price tag, particularly in the ecologically sensitive rainforests and peatlands. Deforestation, Habitat destruction: Rainforests and peatlands provide vital habitat for endangered species like gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos, The Congo Basin holds vast peatlands, which store immense amounts of carbon
The fight against these environmental threats is what fuels the Fossil Free DRCongo campaign, advocating for a shift towards renewable energy sources and protecting the ecological integrity of the Congo Basin. By achieving these goals, the Fossil Free DRCongo campaign hopes to create a win-win situation for the environment, local communities, and the Congolese economy in the long run.
Stopping Reliance on Fossil Fuels: The campaign aims to convince the Congolese government to halt the auctioning of new oil blocks and gradually move away from dependence on fossil fuels. This would not only protect the environment but also reduce the country's contribution to climate change. Promoting Renewable Energy: The campaign advocates for the exploration and investment in renewable energy sources like solar, hydro, and wind power
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