DRC calls for a world summit on the financing of forests

Kinshasa, November 20^th, 2025 (CPA). – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), through its Ministry in charge of the Environment, has called for a summit on the financing of forests, bringing together the world’s Ministers in charge of the Environment and Finance, during a meeting held as part of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, according to a statement received on Thursday by CPA. ‘“This meeting had for objective to take stock of the state of the financing of forests, the FCLP roadmap, and the manner in which the members and partners can materialize their national and international ambitions,” it is read in the press release from the Ministry in charge of the Environment, Sustainable Development and New Climate Economy.  Speaking at the meeting, Minister Marie Nyange Ndambo has focused her remarks on the crucial issues of the financing of forests, before emphasising her country’s unwavering commitment: « DRC is firmly committed to work in partnership with FCLP members to find practical and concrete solutions to the issue of the financing of forests, outside of formal negotiations. In this spirit, we are delighted to collaborate with all CLPF members and partners in implementing the Intergovernmental Commitment on Land Rights. » The Minister has also highlighted the usefulness of the Roadmap on the financing of Forests and has called for the continuation of this work in 2026, in order to mobilise financing through the various options identified, including the JREDD+ the TFFF, the bio economy, etc.