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A must-attend event for nature lovers, COP 29 opened its doors in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the crucial issues related to climate change. Among the personalities present, Omer Kabasele, representative of the REDD climate working group and member of Congolese civil society, expressed regret at the absence of certain major polluters at this event.
However, despite these absences, Omer Kabasele underlines the determination of African countries to demand more efforts from the main polluters. The ambitions are high, with a clear desire to encourage those historically responsible for climate change to increase their financial contributions. The objective is to achieve an annual contribution of 130 billion dollars, allowing developing countries to implement effective adaptation and mitigation measures.
The Congolese delegation, led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, highlights the Democratic Republic of Congo as a solution country. With its vast natural resources, the DRC aspires to develop them for the benefit of local communities. The 155 million hectares of forests, peatlands, freshwater reserves and strategic minerals are all assets that the country wishes to exploit sustainably.
The will of the Congolese delegation is clear: to make its voice heard and impose requirements in favor of development that respects the environment and local populations. It is unthinkable to promote conservation that would maintain the poverty of local communities, says Omer Kabasele.
The Congolese delegates want the solutions offered by the DRC to combat climate change to be levers of development for the entire country. The development of natural resources must be accompanied by an improvement in the living conditions of the populations and effective preservation of the environment.
In short, the DRC’s active participation in COP 29 demonstrates its desire to play a major role in the fight against climate change, while contributing to the sustainable and equitable development of its territories.