Peatlands: a precious ecosystem to preserve
In a committed gesture for the preservation of the environment, six governors of Congolese provinces rich in peatlands have taken the initiative to preserve and promote this unique ecosystem. Their joint declaration, delivered to technical and financial partners in Kinshasa, reflects their commitment to protecting peatlands as crucial biodiversity in climate regulation thanks to their carbon storage capacity.
These governors, representing the provinces of Equateur, Tshopo, Tshuapa, Maï-Ndombe, Mongala and Sud-Ubangi, are committed to establishing a multi-sectoral and multidimensional consultation framework to guarantee the sustainable management of peatlands. An important aspect of their commitment is to ensure that these spaces are not drained, to prevent them from becoming a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition to preserving this crucial ecosystem, governors also want to improve the well-being of local populations by exploiting the opportunities offered by green economies. They recognize that their project cannot be carried out successfully without the support and support of partners, both technical and financial.
The director of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Yaouba Kaigama, welcomed the determination of governors in their approach to preserving peatlands, emphasizing their essential role in climate regulation. It is encouraging to see local actors taking concrete steps to protect our environment and contribute to climate change mitigation.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is particularly rich in peatlands, with a capacity to sequester more than 30 billion tonnes of carbon. This makes this country a real player in climate regulation on a global scale. The preservation of these peatlands is therefore a priority to ensure the sustainability of our planet.
In conclusion, the joint declaration by the governors of these six Congolese provinces representing peatlands is an important step towards the preservation of this precious ecosystem. Their commitment to sustainable management and the development of peatlands demonstrates their responsibility towards the environment and the vital role of these ecosystems in the fight against climate change. By supporting these initiatives, we are all helping to preserve our planet for future generations.