The Congo Basin forests play an important role in regulating the regional and global climate. The protection of these forests through climate mitigation actions has taken precedence over adaptation to climate change, which is however the priority for the African continent. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) is high on the climate agenda of Central African countries. On the eve of COP26, a plea was made for funding to support forestry research in the Congo Basin.

This session aims to share research initiatives undertaken by Central African research centres, in partnership with Northern universities and research centres, for the conservation of Congo Basin forests.

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