The summit of the three major tropical forest basins of the world is a major event which will take place from October 26 to 28, 2023 in Brazzaville, Congo. This meeting will bring together representatives of the Congo, Amazon and Borneo Mekong basins to discuss the issues related to the preservation of these precious ecosystems and their essential role in regulating the global climate.
The choice of Brazzaville as the location of the summit underlines the importance given by Congo to the protection of its forest basin. Arlette Soudan-Nonault, Minister of the Environment of Congo-Brazzaville, underlined the importance of this event by declaring: “All the States of the three basins will be present. In the end, the whole planet finds itself in Brazzaville.” In addition to representatives from the three basins, delegations from other countries such as the United States and France will also participate in the summit.
The three large forest basins are home to 80% of the planet’s green lungs and represent three-quarters of the world’s biodiversity. Their role in climate regulation is therefore crucial. The preservation of these ecosystems is not only essential for the protection of biodiversity, but also for combating climate change.
The summit of the three major forest basins aims to strengthen cooperation between the States concerned and to develop common strategies for the preservation of these ecosystems. Arlette Soudan-Nonault underlined the importance of a strong declaration at the end of the summit, as well as the establishment of a permanent secretariat to ensure the continuity of the actions undertaken.
This summit is of particular importance in the current context of climate crisis and degradation of biodiversity. Awareness of the importance of tropical forests and their role in climate regulation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.
In conclusion, the summit of the three major tropical forest basins of the world is a key event which will bring together representatives of the Congo, Amazon and Borneo Mekong basins to discuss the issues linked to the preservation of these essential ecosystems. This meeting aims to strengthen cooperation and develop common strategies for the protection of these green lungs of the planet. It will thus contribute to the fight against climate change and the preservation of biodiversity.