Reforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Ingung Kapia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Together with Faja Lobi, Go Forest works with the local communities in a bottom-up approach to realise large-scale reforestation projects. We plant native species on degraded soils to restore biodiversity and the manual labor creates many local jobs. We focus on also adding social projects and introducing agroforestry, because this helps to establish a strong relation with local people that must secure the future of the new forests. In rural areas, our reforestation program takes on the challenge of restoring the natural environment. The ne...Read more
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55039
trees planted
16511.70
tonnes of CO₂
absorbed during lifetime
1400 +
local employees
30 +
native trees species
Minguka 🐛
as a food source

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Care for communities

At Go Forest, we don’t just plant trees. We engage in much more, such as ensuring sustainable support for local communities. We do so by using the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which serve as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future. Depending on the region and the project, you’ll be supporting different SDGs.
1 No poverty
2 Zero hunger
3 Good health and well-being
4 Quality education
8 Decent work and economic growth
12 Responsible consumption and production
13 Climate action
15 Life on land
17 Partnerships for the goals