Climate action has become a crucial global issue, and the participation of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the upcoming COP29 Summit in Baku in November 2024 is of particular interest. The DRC, rich in natural resources, plays a key role in climate preservation and the energy transition on a global scale. Its heritage of fresh water, tropical forests and strategic minerals make it a key player in the fight against global warming.
The COP29 Summit will bring together delegations from around the world to discuss national commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, financing the fight against climate change, and international cooperation on carbon markets. The stakes are high, as the planet faces extreme weather events and increasingly intense heat waves.
The DRC, considered the second climate lung of the planet, has the responsibility to defend its interests and promote concrete actions at this Summit. Civil society, climate activists, industrialists and other Congolese stakeholders must unite their voices to make the country’s concerns heard.
Since the creation of the COP in 1995, countries have met every year to discuss the challenges of global warming and the preservation of forest ecosystems. The COP Summits have given rise to financing mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund, aimed at supporting the countries most vulnerable to climate change.
In short, the DRC’s participation in COP29 is a unique opportunity to strengthen its commitment to climate action and actively contribute to the preservation of our planet for future generations. The eyes of the world will be on Baku in November 2024, awaiting decisions and concrete actions to combat global warming.