Africa > DRC confirms withdrawal plans for oil exploration in key peatland, forest carbon areas

DRC confirms withdrawal plans for oil exploration in key peatland, forest carbon areas

Published 12:40 on August 23, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:40 on August 23, 2024  / /  Africa, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has stepped back from plans to auction oil concessions on protected areas in the Congo Basin with carbon project potential, according to a press release.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has stepped back from plans to auction oil concessions on protected areas in the Congo Basin with carbon project potential, according to a press release.


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