Press review of Wednesday August 9, 2023: The challenges of the Summit of Heads of State signatories to the Amazon Pact
The newspapers published in Kinshasa on Wednesday August 9 focus on the issues of the Summit of Heads of State signatories of the Amazon Pact, in which the Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi participates.
Brazilian President Lula has been meeting his counterparts since Tuesday, August 8 for a major summit on the Amazon in Belém, Brazil. This event highlights the need to focus on the conservation of this vital ecosystem. Félix Tshisekedi, President of the DRC, also positions himself as a defender of the Congo Basin, the second largest tropical forest reservoir in the world. He presents his country as a “solution” to the climate crisis, highlighting his commitment to the fight against deforestation.
The summit is also marked by the presence of heads of state from countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Guyana and Suriname. Lula, whose country is home to 60% of the Amazon rainforest, stresses the importance of fighting illegal deforestation to deal with climate change.
La Tempête des Tropiques emphasizes that the fight against illegal deforestation, the preservation of biodiversity and the creation of a common agenda are essential points addressed during this summit focused on climate change. The Belém summit is a step towards the formation of a “climate G3” bringing together Brazil, Indonesia and the DRC, leaders of the largest forest basins on the planet.
Forum des As also announces an upcoming summit on the great tropical forests which will be held in Kinshasa and will bring together these three countries. This meeting will highlight the importance of preserving tropical forests and combating deforestation.
This participation of Félix Tshisekedi at the summit of Heads of State signatories of the Amazon Pact shows the growing interest in the preservation of the environment and the fight against climate change. The DRC, as the leading country in the Congo Basin, makes its essential contribution to these global challenges. The Belém summit and future meetings on the great tropical forests show that international cooperation is crucial to preserve our ecosystems and ensure a sustainable future for all.
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