Democratic Republic Congo Wildlife
Congo Basin Forest Partnership: U.S. Contribution
Purpose of Initiative: The U.S. contributions to the Congo Basin Forest Partnership will promote economic development, alleviate poverty, and improve local governance, through natural resource conservation programs. U.S. Partnership actions focus on eleven key landscapes in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of the Congo. The partnership provides support for a network of national parks and protected areas, well-managed forestry concessions, and creation of economic opportunities for communities who depend upon the conservation of the outstanding forest and wildlife resources of the Congo Basin. ... [Read More]
Congo Basin Forest Partnership: U.S. Contribution
Monte Alen -- Mont de Cristal Inselbergs Forest Landscape (Equatorial Guinea & Gabon) Gamba -- Conkouati Forest Landscape (Gabon, Congo & (Democratic Republic of Congo) Lope -- Chaillu -- Louesse Forest Landscape (Gabon & Congo) Dja -- Minkebe -- Odzala Tri-national Forest Landscape (Cameroon, Congo & Gabon) Sangha Tri-national Forest Landscape (Cameroon, Congo, (Central African Republic) Lac Tele-Lac Tumba Swamp Forest Landscape (Congo & Democratic Republic of Congo) Bateke Plateau Forest Savanna Landscape (Congo & Gabon) Maringa/Lopori -- Wamba Forest Landscape (Democratic Republic of Congo) Salonga -- Lukenie - Sankuru Forest Landscape (Democratic Republic of Congo) Maik ... [Read More]
Meeting of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership
We would not be here today without the strong support and commitment of the people and governments, and especially of the forest and environmental ministers of our African Partners in the region: Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo. I would also like to pay tribute to the civil society and private sector organizations that have for many years been working with each other and with these governments in a truly unprecedented way. What these governments and these partners have already done is the true origin and inspiration for the Congo Basin Forest Partnership. I applaud your leadership and your vision and we will continue to look to our partner countries of the Congo Basin for your leadership and vision. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Report Says 15 Countries Hold Key to Saving World's Forests
The researchers found that 80.6 percent of the world's remaining closed forests are located in Russia, Canada, Brazil, the United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, India, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Overall, it was estimated that 88 percent of these forests are sparsely populated, giving focused and well-funded conservation efforts a real chance of success. ... Ashbindu Singh, Regional Coordinator at UNEP's Division of Early Warning and Assessment, says: "We have found that 80.6 per cent of the WRCF are located in 15 countries. These are Russia, Canada, Brazil, the United States of America, Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, India, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Four are in industrialized countries and 11 are in the developing world". ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa
March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]
Partnerships: New Alliances for Sustainable Development
Biodiversity Conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo ... Congo Basin Forest Partnership ... Non-Governmental Organizations: Certified Forest Products Council, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Forest Trends ... [Read More]
Hub Responsibilities and Contact Information
Location/Responsible Bureau/Countries Assigned/Major Issues I. Anatolian Hub Ankara, Turkey Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine; Bulgaria (Black Sea issues only; other issues handled by REO Budapest); Kazakhstan (Caspian oil and gas pipelines only; other issues handled by REO Tashkent); Romania (Black Sea issues only; other issues handled by REO Budapest); Russian Federation (Black Sea and at-sea Caspian pipelines only; other issues handled by EST Office, AmEmbassy Moscow); Turk ... [Read More]
Zambia (07/05)
In 1998, Zambia took the lead in efforts to establish a cease-fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zambia was active in the Congolese peace effort after the signing of a cease-fire agreement in Lusaka in July and August 1999, although activity diminished considerably after the Joint Military Commission tasked with implementing the ceasefire relocated to Kinshasa in September 2001. ... The indigenous hunter-gatherer occupants of Zambia began to be displaced or absorbed by more advanced migrating tribes about 2,000 years ago. The major waves of Bantu-speaking immigrants began in the 15th century, with the greatest influx between the late 17th and early 19th centuries. They came primarily from the Luba and Lunda tribes of southern Democratic Republic of Congo and northern Angola but were joined in the 19th century by Ngoni peoples from the south. By the latter part of that century, the various peoples of Zambia were largely established in the areas they currently occupy. ... [Read More]
Uganda (01/05)
Another rebel group operating in western Uganda and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the Rwenzori Mountains, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), emerged as a localized threat in 1996 and inflicted substantial suffering on the population in the area. It has largely been defeated by the UPDF and the affected areas of western Uganda have been secured. Remnants of the ADF remain in eastern Congo. ... In 1998, Uganda deployed a sizable military force to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ostensibly to prevent attacks from Ugandan rebel groups operating there. There were widespread allegations that Ugandan military and civilian officials were involved in the illegal exploitation of DRC natural resources. After much international pressure, Uganda withdrew its troops from DRC in June 2003. ... [Read More]
Africa Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (AFLEG) Ministerial Conference, October 13-16, 2003
Angola, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Canada, Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, European Commission, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Switzerland, Togo, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe ... [Read More]
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