Title: Summit of the three tropical forest basins: international collaboration for the protection of the forest at the heart of concerns
Introduction :
The summit of the world’s three major tropical forest basins, held recently in Brazzaville, brought together representatives from various countries to discuss the protection of these essential ecosystems. Despite the absence of senior representatives from the Amazon and Borneo-Mekong, participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthened international collaboration to preserve the forest. This article will review the main speeches during this summit and will highlight the importance of this initiative in the current context.
Initiated speeches:
For five hours, the ten heads of state present at the summit expressed their desire to cooperate and shared their concerns about the preservation of tropical forest basins. International figures, such as Brazilian President Lula da Silva, French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, also spoke via videoconference. Their common message was clear: protecting biodiversity and preserving tropical forests must be a global priority.
Towards a common roadmap:
The summit’s final declaration emphasized the importance of increased collaboration between the three forest basins. Participants committed to developing a common framework to guide their future actions in forest preservation. This roadmap will establish clear and measurable objectives, as well as monitoring mechanisms to ensure the implementation of protection measures.
The challenges to be met:
Beyond the political speeches, the heads of state also raised issues specific to each forest basin. The President of the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi, denounced acts of sabotage of his country’s forests by Rwanda, stressing the urgency of taking concrete measures to preserve these vital natural areas. For his part, Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso launched an appeal for peace and an end to armed conflicts, in order to promote an environment conducive to the protection of the forest.
Gabon’s role in the fight against deforestation:
The president of the Gabonese transition, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, highlighted his country’s efforts to fight deforestation, which is currently estimated at only 0.1%. He called on the international community to support these initiatives and to extend this support to the three forest basins. Gabon, thanks to its effective environmental policy, has become a key player in the fight against climate change.
Conclusion :
The Three Tropical Forest Basins Summit was an important opportunity for the countries concerned to renew their commitment to the protection of these essential ecosystems. International collaboration is essential to address the challenges posed by deforestation, endangered biodiversity and climate change. It is crucial that promises and declarations of intent are translated into concrete and effective actions to ensure a sustainable future for our tropical forests. By working together, we can preserve these unique ecosystems and ensure the survival of our planet.