SAVE VIRUNGA
Stop Oil Exploration in Africa's Oldest National Park
Le dossier de l’exploitation du pétrole dans le bloc V du Rift Albertin je le considere comme un match final de footbal opposant d’une part le gouvernement avec ses alliés les pétroliers et d’autres part la communauté locale dépendante des ressources naturelles inépuisables avec leurs alliées les Organisations de la protection de l’environnement et de… Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) used to bring to mind images of civil war and conflict. Lately, the country is conjuring another image: that of trendsetters. The sapeur fashion movement has inspired designers from around the world, including, most recently, British designer Paul Smith, and homegrown musicians, like Papa Wemba and Koffi Olomide, have… Read More
Following the agreement made between SOCO International and WWF on June 10th to cease all operations of oil exploration in Virunga National Park, on the 21st of June a ceremony was held in Nyakakoma marking the closing of the seismic operations conducted by the oil company in North Kivu. Different personalities were present during this… Read More
Insightful and excellent article of DRC blogger Chantal Faida Mulenga – Byuma. Her blog can be consulted at http://chantalfaida.blogspot.fr. Chantal reflects on the green potential of Virunga, the promises made, the position of local communities as well as of DRC government, and what will be the future of the park. Unofficial translation. — Established in… Read More
09-03-2014 This is a local statement from the fishers of one of the main fisheries in Lake Edward: Kyavinyonge, The statement is addressed to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the oil company SOCO International plc. The statement is clear and unequivocal: “ We say no to all oil exploration or exploitation… Read More
03-02-2014 Civil Society of Vitshumbi recalls the importance of Lake Edward in the lives of more than 1.000.000 persons that depend on its resources. They also urge the government to take into consideration the green potential of the park. They give follow-up to the 1st Vitshumbi Declaration of 2012 and DRC Government among other things… Read More
24-03-2012 In March 2012, the fishery communities of Lake Edward expressed their opposition to any oil exploration or exploitation in Virunga National Park. They are well aware of the consequences of natural resource exploitation. They are at the basis of the fragile government and current conflicts in the eastern DRC. Communities ask the DRC Government… Read More
Le lac Edouard, un patrimoine à protéger Il y a plus d’une vingtaine d’années passées, le lac Edouard était à la base de survie des plusieurs familles riveraines. Grâce à la pêche qui y était pratiquée, nombreuses familles qui vivaient le long des différentes pêcheries environnant ce lac ont vécu une période propice où elles… Read More
NOUVEL ESPOIR Une chanson de Danny Lukusa . Attendrons-nous de voir monter toutes les eaux Jusqu’à recouvrir sur nos têtes le Nyiragongo ? Et en spectacle avons-nous réservé De voir le big bang du gaz méthane nous décimer ? Et la foret tropicale protectrice incendiée ? La sécheresse l’avons-nous aussi choisie Comme ces inondations pour faire des sans-abris ?… Read More
Greenpeace Africa opposes potential oil exploration in Virunga National Park Press release – September 27, 2012 Kinshasa, 26 September, 2012 – London-based oil company SOCO has been granted permission to conduct aerial surveys for oil exploration in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The British foreign office said today that both… Read More
Given the high level of volcanic activity in the Virungas, is it a good place to drill for oil? . WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Consumptive use of resources from a national park in the DRC is illegal, deemed so by the DRC government and additionally for Virunga, by its World Heritage status. Currently 85% of… Read More
La découverte du pétrole dans le Graben Albertin 14 May 2012 | News story La découverte du pétrole convoité par bien des pétroliers est un danger pour des espèces endémiques de la région. Par membre du CEC Philippe Musumba Teso, République démocratique du Congo. Sur le 1/10 de la RDC se trouvent 80% des sites naturels… Read More
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