GIVE A CHANCE TO THE CONGO BASIN FOREST

The Congo Basin Forest is home to not only millions of indigenous people and endangered animals, but also protects them from climate change. Should we let the second largest tropical forest in the world disappear as a result of industrial logging and agribusiness?

THE THREATS

HOW IS THE CONGO BASIN FOREST THREATENED?
In recent years, the rate of deforestation in the Congo Basin Forest, the second largest tropical forest in the world, has increased at an alarming rate. Insufficient control over the forest sector and increased demands from international markets have created the ideal scenario for the expansion of agribusiness and logging and deplete forest resources. Populations that once lived harmoniously with forests are now facing increased poverty and conflict on their lands.

1. THE CONGO BASIN FOREST IS HOME TO A
   UNIQUE FAUNA
2. THE CONGO BASIN FOREST IS A SOURCE OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE
3. CONGO BASIN FOREST ACTIVELY FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE
   

WHY SAVE THE CONGO BASIN FOREST?

In addition to being the lung of Africa, a recently discovered peat bog makes the Congo Basin forest the richest region of the world in carbon. This makes this forest extremely important not only for Africa, but also for the world, as it contributes significantly to reducing the overall effects of climate change.

COMMUNITIES UNITE TO SAVE CONGO BASIN FOREST
and send clearly the message "Give the Congo Basin Forest a Chance" to those involved in forest destruction. We are here to amplify their voices!