The recent release of the book “Ecological Education in the Face of the Congolese Collective Imagination” published by Lumumba Editions in Lubumbashi, marks a major step forward in Congolese literature. With an innovative and cutting-edge approach, this book challenges mentalities and invites deep reflection on ecological education in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Written by researchers Richard Muimbi Kilumba, Valérie Ngoy Ndala and Bukasa Kabwe, this 135-page book aims to be a plea for a more grounded and engaging environmental education. By highlighting the challenges encountered in the educational, legal and social fields, the authors emphasize the crucial importance of rethinking our relationships with the environment in the specific context of the DRC.
One of the most striking positions taken in the book is the criticism of the tendency to externalize change and adopt a passive stance in the face of the ecological problems affecting the country. Indeed, the authors insist on the need for collective awareness and accountability of all actors in society to meet the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
Through appropriate school reforms, effective legislation and rigorous social standards, the book advocates for substantial ecological education that would strengthen the environmental awareness of Congolese citizens and promote true ecological responsibility.
At a time when environmental issues have become major challenges on a global scale, this book takes on a special dimension by inviting readers to rethink their vision of education and the environment. By promoting local initiatives and encouraging collective reflection, “Ecological Education in the Face of the Congolese Collective Imagination” aims to be a manifesto for a more sustainable future that is more respectful of our planet.
Through in-depth analysis and solid argumentation, the authors of this book engage in an essential fight to raise awareness, inform and mobilize around environmental issues in the DRC. Hoping that this book will pave the way for new debates and concrete actions for a greener and more sustainable future for all.