In the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a cornerstone for global conservation, its lush landscapes teeming with unparalleled biodiversity. More than a sanctuary for the iconic wildlife of the African rainforests and savannahs, the Congo is a critical ally in the fight against climate change.
AWF's Community Based Counter Wildlife Trafficking project in DRC engaged over 1,300 community members to develop land-use plans for natural resource management and sustainable livelihood development.
Since 2018, the USAID-funded CBCWT project has supported sustainable agriculture and conservation-friendly livelihood activities for local communities in the Bili-Uere landscape.