Title: Félix Tshisekedi suspends his electoral campaign to participate in COP28 in Dubai
Introduction:
The President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi announced that he would suspend his electoral campaign on November 30 in order to take part in COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This decision demonstrates the commitment of the Congolese head of state to the fight against climate change and his support for an economy based on sustainable development. In this article, we will discover the commitments that the Democratic Republic of Congo will make during this global climate summit and the opportunities they will offer for the country.
A commitment to the protection of peatlands and the valorization of carbon credits:
The DRC is committed to taking concrete measures to protect peatlands, in particular by signing a contract within the forum of leaders on forests and climate. This contract, called FCLP in acronym, will allow the DRC to receive substantial financial support to promote the development of sustainable infrastructure and the preservation of its natural resources. In addition, several international companies from the North have expressed their intention to purchase carbon credits in the DRC, which will promote the development of peatlands and generate economic opportunities for local communities.
The creation of the fund for the new climate economy:
President Tshisekedi also announced the creation of a fund dedicated to the new climate economy in the DRC. This fund will be funded by a percentage of carbon credit transactions generated by the country. Its objective is to finance sustainable infrastructure projects and climate monuments that will contribute to the sustainable development of the country. Unlike many existing funds which finance small-scale projects, this fund will aim to generate a real impact in the fight against climate change.
Conclusion:
The participation of President Félix Tshisekedi at COP28 in Dubai demonstrates the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the fight against climate change and the promotion of an economy based on sustainable development. The commitments made at this world climate summit, such as the protection of peatlands and the valorization of carbon credits, offer economic and environmental opportunities for the country. The creation of the fund for the new climate economy reinforces the ambition of the Congolese government to promote sustainable development that is resilient to climate change.