At the Tropical Forest Basins Summit held in Brazzaville, Congo, participants made important commitments to protect the forest. Despite the absence of representatives from the Amazon and Borneo-Mekong, the countries present demonstrated their desire to cooperate internationally to preserve these vital ecosystems.
During the summit, which lasted three days, heads of state, government representatives and international actors took the floor to highlight the importance of preserving tropical forests. Brazilian President Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron even made interventions by videoconference, showing their commitment to the protection of these ecosystems.
In the summit’s final declaration, participants committed to cooperating and putting in place a common roadmap for the preservation of the three forest basins. This international collaboration would make it possible to harmonize policies and actions to protect these natural spaces rich in biodiversity.
Despite the efforts made at this summit, certain problems persist. Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi denounced acts of sabotage of his country’s forests by Rwanda, endangering biodiversity and natural reserves.
The president of the Gabonese transition, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, also stressed the importance of supporting his country’s efforts in the fight against deforestation. Indeed, Gabon has established itself as a key player in the preservation of tropical forests, but it needs international support to continue its actions in favor of the environment.
The closing of the summit was marked by a afforestation operation, during which thousands of trees were planted on a university campus in Brazzaville. A great initiative to raise awareness of the importance of reforestation and the preservation of green spaces.
This summit of tropical forest basins is an opportunity to highlight the major environmental issues linked to deforestation and the preservation of ecosystems. It also highlights the need for international cooperation to address these challenges. The protection of tropical forests is crucial for biodiversity, the fight against climate change and the preservation of the global ecological balance.
It is important to continue to promote these initiatives and raise awareness among the general public of the importance of protecting our forests. Together we can preserve these unique ecosystems and ensure a sustainable future for our planet.