Dr Congo adopts 2026-2035 national forest policy to strengthen Congo basin conservation and climate resilience

The Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a new National Forest Policy covering 2026–2035, establishing a long-term framework aimed at strengthening forest governance, improving sustainable resource management and reinforcing the country’s role in global climate action. The policy was approved during the 94th meeting of the Council of Ministers in Kinshasa on July 12, 2026, creating a strategic foundation for managing one of the world’s most important tropical forest ecosystems.