Congo - Overview

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Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned.

Status and Trends of Biodiversity

Overview

Congo is represented by three distinct ecosystems: the coastal and inshore ecosystem, the forest ecosystem and the savannah ecosystem. The marine ecosystem seems to be disturbed mainly by offshore oilfields, and their pollutants. The inland waters center around two large basins, namely the Kouilou-Niari and the Congo-Oubangui, and seem to be less polluted... More »

Implementation of the Convention

Measures Taken to Achieve the 2010 Target

Presently, 11% of the national territory’s surface area is classified as protected areas. This percentage however, does not yet cover the aggregate of all ecosystems. The forest occupies the largest surface area of the conservation zones. The current situation is marked by the development of technical and jurisdictional tools for the sustainable management of Congo’s biodiversity... More »

Initiatives in Protected Areas

There are several objectives and indicators for protected areas in existence. Several protected areas have been enlarged, and some trans-border areas have been created. An example would be the creation of the Ogoué-Lékéni Reserve and the development of subsequent application texts. In order to meet the objective of protecting inland and marine ecosystems, two measures were initiated... More »

Initiatives for Article 8(j)

Studies on the indigenous communities, their knowledge and practices are in the process of being conducted.

National Contacts

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Convention on Biological Diversity

M. Augustin Ngoliele	CBD Primary NFP
Mademoiselle Gaëlle Carmella Ndinga Apendi	CHM NFP
M. Madzou Mikili	ICNP ABS NFP

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

M. Lucien Dzono	Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP
Edouard Tabaka	BCH NFP