Category: Ecology

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Fortescue, a green energy and resource company, has launched a groundbreaking initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight malaria and river blindness. The program includes measures such as indoor and outdoor spraying to eliminate mosquitoes, as well as training local communities in vector control measures. The objective is to reduce the prevalence of these diseases in the Inga region. This initiative is part of the Green Industries Project in the DRC, which aims to develop renewable energy. Fortescue is committed to empowering local communities and supporting the country’s economic development. A major step forward in the field of public health and sustainable development.

An electric box caught fire on the garage avenue, in Kinshasa, which aroused the concern of the inhabitants. Non-compliant electrical connections and interventions by unqualified people are recurring problems in many areas of the city, thus endangering the safety of residents. The National Electricity Company (SNEL) must take prompt action to repair this cabin and prevent future incidents. The competent authorities must also act to ensure the safety of electrical installations throughout the city.

In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights an alarming increase in global coal production in 2022, reaching an all-time high of 8.6 billion tons. This increase is mainly due to growing demand from emerging countries such as China, India and Indonesia. In addition, Europe, Russia and the United States also saw growth in their coal production. However, this increase in coal production is of environmental concern, as coal is a highly polluting source of energy. It is essential that measures are taken to reduce dependence on coal and promote more sustainable alternatives in order to combat climate change.

In the province of Maïndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, electrification projects are underway for fifteen cities. Led by ELECTRILAC SAS and Enesys Deutshland, these projects will use hybrid photovoltaic solar power plants to supply electricity to more than 14,000 households. This initiative is a major step forward in improving the living conditions of the population in a region where access to electricity is limited. These projects also represent an opportunity for more sustainable economic and social development.

The delegation of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) went to Mbuji-Mayi to assess the work carried out within the framework of the Local Development Program of the 145 Territories (PDL-145T) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective is to monitor the execution of the program and stimulate development in these territories. The importance of better school infrastructure and nearby health centers is underlined, reflecting President Félix Tshisekedi’s desire to improve the living conditions of the populations. Despite some constraints related to the rise in the price of construction supplies, the work is progressing and will be finalized. However, the IGF mission was also confronted with areas of risk, particularly related to the use of construction materials. The assessment makes it possible to identify the problems encountered and to propose solutions to guarantee the harmonious and sustainable development of these territories.

In this powerful excerpt, we learn about the collaboration of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA NEPAD), SADC and the World Food Program (WFP) to operationalize the Kinshasa Declaration on Rural Transformation in Southern Africa. This initiative follows the Quadripartite Summit which highlighted the urgency of providing food aid to affected populations in eastern DRC. The two-day retreat, led by representatives from AUDA NEPAD, WFP and SADC, aims to operationalize the decisions made at the summit. This approach also supports the Third African Rural Development Forum which highlighted the importance of rural development as an economic engine in Africa. These initiatives aim to improve the living conditions of rural populations by focusing on agriculture, food security and environmental sustainability, with the hope of creating real change in the region.

Global coal production hit an all-time high in 2022, rising 8% from the previous year, according to the International Energy Agency. The main contributors to this increase are China, India and Indonesia. Even the European Union has seen an increase in coal production, despite efforts to reduce its dependence on this energy. This situation highlights the urgency of promoting renewable energies and implementing strict policies to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement and fight against climate change.

In a big step towards the electrification of fifteen cities in the province of Maïndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Electricity Regulatory Authority has issued two notices of compliance for electrification projects. These projects, carried out in partnership with ELECTRILAC SAS and Enesys Deutshland, aim to provide electricity to the population through photovoltaic stations powered by solar energy. This initiative represents hope for the provinces of the central basin which suffer from a lack of access to electricity. The hybrid photovoltaic solar power plants built will have a production capacity of 5 MW, enough to supply nearly 14,000 households. These projects are a step towards sustainable development, allowing cities to benefit from an electricity supply while reducing their impact on the environment.

The Fortescue company is launching an initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight against malaria and river blindness in the Inga region. The program includes actions such as indoor and outdoor spraying, the use of larvicides and supervised spraying campaigns. Training of local community members on vector control measures is also planned. The objective is to reduce the prevalence of these diseases while creating a green economy through the development of renewable energies. This initiative makes it possible to provide concrete and lasting solutions to meet these public health challenges.