Protecting Forests.
Protecting Futures.

The Congo Basin is one of Earth's most important forests.
We protect wildlife, empower communities, and create a
future where conservation and human prosperity thrive.

Conserve

Protecting forests, wildlife, and critical habitats that sustain life.

Empower

Supporting local communities through education, sustainable livelihoods, and partnerships.

Restore

Restoring forests and biodiversity for a thriving future.

Stabilize the Climate

Protecting standing rainforests that stores carbon and benefits people and the planet.

Why the Congo Matters

The World's Most Powerful Natural Climate Regulator

The Congo Basin drives rainfall across Africa, stores towering amounts of carbon, shelters extraordinary wildlife, and supports millions of people.

What happens in the Congo affects the entire planet.

Protecting these forests is not simply a regional issue. It is a global responsibility.

Grauer's Gorillas

Protecting one of the world's most endangered great apes and the forest they depend on.

Community First

Conservation succeeds when local communities are empowered to lead the future of their own forests.

Climate Solutions

Healthy rainforests are among the world's most effective natural climate solutions.

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