The two DRC provinces of Kasai Oriental and Lomami hold 6.2 million inhabitants and 1.1 million hectares of forests. They face major socio-economic and environmental challenges: extreme poverty - over 90% of the population lives on less than USD 2 per day-  chronic...

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the absence a legal, regulatory and institutional framework for land use planning has historically led to sectoral legislation (land, mining, forestry and agricultural) being drawn up without cross-cutting consultation between...

The DRC and CAFI have concluded an ambitious letter of Intent, complete with time-bound milestones. This project aims to support and strengthen the capacities of six sectoral Ministries (Land use Planning, Agriculture, Forestry, Planning, Mines and Hydrocarbons) and...

Family farming, while essential for subsistence in the DRC, suffers from limited access to inputs, technical services, and markets, and remains reliant on extensive practices such as slash-and-burn agriculture. This situation contributes to deforestation, low...

The DRC populations heavily relies charcoal, a main driver of deforestation around major cities. In response to this growing demand particularly in Kinshasa, the Sustainable Energy Programme supports the establishment of sustainable supply chains, access to...

The Forest Performance Bond Program, led by UNCDF, aims to mobilise private and public investment through innovative financial instruments. The program supports forest-positive businesses, promotes sustainable agriculture and energy solutions, and strengthens climate...

Diversifying the economy and strengthening food security, particularly by developing industrial agriculture, are high on Gabon’s political agenda. Eighty-eight percent of the country’s territory is covered by forests. In its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC),...