Blessed with an array of minerals necessary for the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and a tropical forest that is important for the absorption of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is faced with a conundrum. To extract its exceptional array of rare mineral deposits quickly […]

With the world on the brink of irreversible climate change induced crises, it is imperative to preserve biodiversity hotspots such as the Congo Basin and the neighbouring Albertine region. Described as the world’s second biggest lungs, the Congo Basin helps absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, which in turn slows down the rate at which […]

The Albertine Rift and Congo Basin continues to withstand environmental degradation, as the resource-constrained population in these areas have exploit the land, while dealing with climate change challenges. To support the communities dealing with the effects of climate change, Environmental Defenders working with Tera FM came up with the KILIMO awards intended to reward and […]

Environmental Defenders has hailed the Democratic of Congo President, Felix Tshisekedi, for his ambitious green corridor project in the Congo Basin saying it is a foresighted move that will positively impact livelihoods. This was after it was launched on Wednesday during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland. President […]

Residents and local leaders in both Uganda and DR Congo have hailed Radio Terra FM for their work, which they say, has influenced their lives positively. Linet Dwongparwoth, a presenter for Weekend Vibes programme that runs on Saturday from 6am to 9am: our coverage has been consistent on environmental conservation. “When doing sports activities, the […]