IRI North Kivu met with the provincial representative of scientists in Goma to align action around the national “No Forests, No Future” campaign. The discussion focused on launching the campaign locally, advancing the Goma Green project under the theme “Every plot, one tree,” and strengthening forest governance. Participants identified strategies to mobilize religious leaders, promote environmental education in schools and parishes, use community radio, map local actors and provide training on forest governance and Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The exchange also addressed dissemination of Law No. 22/030 on the rights of Indigenous Pygmy Peoples. By connecting religious and scientific leadership around practical local actions, IRI North Kivu is building momentum for biodiversity protection even in a context of insecurity, limited resources and civic disengagement.
