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Congo Basin Forest Partnership Convenes in Kinshasa, Spotlighting Conservation Success Stories

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The 20th Meeting of Parties of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership concluded between 3-5 June 2024 in Kinshasa, brought together over 600 participants, including 12 forest ministers, for one of the most significant events on Congo Basin rainforest conservation in 2024. The gathering, facilitated by France and Gabon, served as a platform to […]

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The winner of the Environmental Defenders 2023 Kilimo Prize Award dies at the age of 74

The Environmental Defenders expresses profound sorrow at the passing of Mr. Ngom Udagu Filemon, the recipient of the 2023 Kilimo Prize Award. Mr. Filemon passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10am at Ther Aru Hospital in Abira, Mahagi area. Mr. Ngom Udagu Filemon has been afflicted with diabetes for a duration of 7 […]

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The Environmental Defenders delivered the inaugural “Kilimo Prize Award” during a public event at Mahagi Port, Wagungu territory, DR Congo

On August 23, 2023, the Environmental Defenders awarded the first “Kilimo Prize Award” to 18 individuals and organizations in the Albertine region of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The recipients were carefully selected and honored at the 2023 Kilimo Award ceremony held in Wagungu Chiefdom, Mahagi Port in the Mahagi territory of the […]

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Report on Environmental Defenders’ Field Activities in Mahagi

From March 2023 to June 17th 2023, Environmental Defenders held 17 workshops and training on environmental protection, land rights, and climate smart agriculture for smallholder farmers and households in Mahagi Territory of Ituri province in North Eastern DR Congo. Environmental Defenders is working on a two-year project to improve human and environmental security. The project’s […]

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Environmental Defenders organized cleaning operations to remove plastic debris and polythene bags from a fishing community on Lake Albert

Plastic pollution is a common problem in the Lake Albert region because it is widely available, commonly used, and often discarded carelessly. Because of its strength and durability, plastics discarded into the environment have the potential to remain in soil or water for many years. Plastic pollution is a particular problem in the Lake Albert […]