The recent controversy surrounding the national deputy Néné Mazaina Mopoko and the alleged sale of carbon credits from the protection of the forests of Bolomba, her electoral constituency in Ecuador, took an unexpected turn during her meeting with the young nationals of Bolomba in Kinshasa. During this exchange, the MP categorically denied these allegations, affirming that no carbon credit sales had been made in her constituency.
Néné Mazaina stressed that there are no conservation concessions or protected forests in Bolomba that could have been exploited for the sale of carbon credits. She said any such initiative would require strict regulatory procedures and government consent, which was not the case in this case.
As an elected representative of Bolomba, Néné Mazaina is committed to defending the interests of her constituents and local communities. She called for the confidence of her fellow citizens, affirming that she had never considered selling Bolomba’s natural resources. Additionally, as a climate negotiator and executive at the Center for Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Development (CTIDD), she highlighted her commitment to environmental and climate protection.
This meeting allowed the MP to reaffirm her integrity and her determination to best serve the interests of her constituency. The young people of Bolomba were thus able to obtain clarification on this matter and expressed their support for Néné Mazaina.
In conclusion, this controversy, although fleeting, highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of natural and environmental resources. Elected representatives have a duty to protect and defend the interests of their constituents, and MP Néné Mazaina Mopoko has clearly affirmed her commitment to this essential mission.