Press Release - The Congo Basin, often referred to as the "lungs of Africa," is home to one of the world's largest rainforests and a rich tapestry of biodiversity. It is also the ancestral land of numerous Indigenous People and Local Communities who have lived harmoniously with this ecosystem for centuries. However, these communities face significant challenges due to government policies, industrial abuse, and environmental degradation. This opinion piece explores the narratives from governments, counter-narratives from
