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– Environmental groups condemn DRC’s oil expansion in critical peatlands
– Cuvette Centrale oil auction poses risks to climate and local communities
– Calls intensify for DRC to prioritize renewable energy over fossil fuels
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) recent decision to auction 52 new oil blocks in the Cuvette Centrale basin has sparked significant criticism from environmental groups. Organizations like 350Africa and Greenpeace Africa argue that this move threatens critical ecosystems, undermines global climate efforts, and disregards the rights of local communities.
The Cuvette Centrale region, rich in biodiversity and peatlands storing approximately 30 gigatons of carbon, is considered vital for climate regulation. Activists emphasize that expanding fossil fuel projects in such areas contradicts the DRC’s commitments to climate justice and sustainable development.
