Title: Towards a just ecological transition: President Tshisekedi’s plea to the United Nations
Introduction :
At the recent 78th United Nations General Assembly, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, spoke to emphasize the importance of establishing a fair price per tonne of carbon within the framework of a market better structured global carbon credit. In his speech, he called for increased support for African countries in their fight for sustainable development. This position has attracted the attention and interest of the international community.
A fair price for the ton of carbon:
President Tshisekedi highlighted the current inconsistency in the area of carbon-related investments. Indeed, it is disconcerting to note that certain companies and governments in Northern countries are investing billions of dollars in artificial carbon pumps, while devoting barely $5 per ton of CO2 to the conservation of tropical forests, real carbon sinks. natural carbons. The President therefore called for a rebalancing of investments, in order to highlight the benefits of tropical forests for man and nature.
Commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo:
Félix Tshisekedi also highlighted the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the fight against climate change. He announced the country’s decision to protect 15% of its national territory for the conservation of biodiversity, or 323,623 km². He highlighted the DRC’s ambitious goal of reaching more than 70 million hectares of biodiversity conservation area by 2030, of which 30 million will be dedicated to community conservation. This project demonstrates the country’s desire to play a leading role in environmental protection.
Creation of an investment fund for the new climate economy:
To support its initiatives in favor of the ecological transition, the DRC recently created an investment fund for the new climate economy. This fund, with capital and mixed governance, will be supplied by a percentage of transactions carried out in carbon credits, as well as by funds from external partners such as the country envelope within the FCLP (Forest & Climate Leaders Partnership). This initiative aims to mobilize the resources necessary to implement concrete projects to combat climate change.
Conclusion :
President Tshisekedi’s plea to the United Nations in favor of a fair ecological transition and a rebalancing of carbon investments made an impression. The Democratic Republic of Congo positions itself as a key player in the fight against climate change and the protection of biodiversity. By creating an investment fund for the new climate economy, the country aims to mobilize the resources necessary to achieve its environmental ambitions. This strong position strengthens Africa’s voice on the international stage and underlines the importance of putting in place policies and concrete actions to protect our planet.