How forestry conservation is sustaining both the climate and livelihoods in the Congo

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Children in the DRC with a new clean water facility | Credit: Wildlife Works Carbon
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Children in the DRC with a new clean water facility | Credit: Wildlife Works Carbon

Oliver Griffith explains how a Wildlife Works Carbon forest conservation project is helping to both protect the environment while also sustaining local livelihoods in the Democratic Republic of Congo

As we approached the village of Lobeke on the shores of Lake Mai Ndombe we saw a crowd gathering. By the time we landed, there were hundreds of people. Half were excited children singing a traditional...

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