Republic of Congo plants 200,000 trees to launch UN forest decade early
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The Republic of Congo planted over 200,000 trees in Brazzaville and surrounding areas to launch the UN Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation one year ahead of its official start.
President Sassou Nguesso led the planting efforts at a forest block near Ignié and a site by the Maloukou Tréchot industrial zone. Leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and the Central African Republic attended the ceremony.
The UN General Assembly approved the decade in April 2025, with more than 80 countries co-sponsoring the resolution. While the formal global initiative runs from 2027 to 2036, the Republic of Congo chose to begin its activities early on its national tree planting day. The minister of forest economy, Rosalie Matondo, launched a youth programme to support the initiative. The move aligns with broader climate goals in the region.
For example, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is developing an investment plan for its third climate pledge, which experts estimate will cost approximately US$8.88 billion between 2026 and 2035.
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