The Democratic Republic of Congo government has opened bids for oil and gas drilling across huge swathes of the country, ...

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In the Valley of the Nile, since long before the days of the pharaohs, Egyptian farmers have relied on the annual floods to ...

Massive birds whose loud wingbeats and rollicking cries resound through tropical rainforests, African hornbills were a common ...

World Bank report calls for strategic investment to unlock potential of Congo Basin’s forests, estimated to hold more than $23 trillion in untapped value.

Even where national parks are well run, their presence does little to help preserve semi-protected areas such as ...

A new World Bank report has revealed that the Congo Basin’s vast forest, often dubbed the “lungs of Africa,” holds over $23 ...

The world is home to many breathtaking and diverse jungles, each with its own unique ecosystems and natural wonders. Here are ...

WASHINGTON, October 20, 2025 - The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six ...

The report highlights a critical imbalance: Congo forests generate over $1 trillion in global ecosystem services — with over 90% of that value stemming from climate regulation — yet local governments ...