Tag #Oil Exploration

What immediate actions are needed to address the destruction of Virunga National Park and the broader biodiversity crisis in the DRC?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is requesting international aid to protect its biodiversity, significantly damaged by armed groups, particularly in Virunga National Park. The Minister of State for Environment, Eve Bazaiba, asserts the DRC is not responsible for this destruction, criticizing the lack of international support. However, she defends the auction of 27 oil blocks in protected areas, claiming 21 pose "no problem."