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CONGO GABON

Bongo's high-stakes carbon gamble ahead of COP26

Moukalaba National Park, Gabon.
Moukalaba National Park, Gabon. © Quentin Hulo/Hans Lucas via Reuters Connect
Before the next round of climate negotiations, Gabon is attempting to revise the United Nation's method of calculating a country's carbon footprint with the goal of quickly selling its emission permits. [...] (685 words)
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DRC 03/11/2021

COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow 

The DRC presidency has come out in force at the climate summit in Glasgow and is looking to give substance to its carbon reduction projects. Its main asset, the construction of the Grand Inga, will be the subject of a behind-the-scenes meeting with the African Union. [...]
Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.
Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. © Phil Noble/Reuters
Gabonese Minister of the Environment Lee White (left), with President Ali Bongo, 28 September 2021. © @PresidentABO/Twitter
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GABON 08/10/2021

Eco-diplomat Lee White marshals his green warriors on eve of COP26 

Having progressed in the space of a decade from head of national parks to architect of the green diplomatic strategy that Gabon is trying to promote throughout the world, Gabonese environment minister Lee White is running his campaign with a handful of key collaborators. [...]

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