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SECAM Statement for COP31 Protecting Africa’s Forests, Waters, Lands, and Biodiversity: Protecting Africa Means Protecting the Planet As the Catholic Church in Africa, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) calls upon governments, development partners, international financial institutions, businesses, civil society, and all people of good will participating in COP31 to recognize…

The COP31 Presidency has released its third letter to Parties, setting out key priorities and engagement opportunities on the road to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. The letter, issued by Murat Kurum, COP31 President-Designate, follows the 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) in Bonn and highlights the Presidency’s commitment to an open, inclusive and Party-driven…

Kinshasa, 1 July 2026 – The Ecclesial Network of the Congo Basin (REBAC) and the Ecclesial Networks Alliance for Integral Ecology (ENA) rejoice at the appointment of Reverend Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, as Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development of the Holy See, an appointment made public on 30 June…

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – For many Congolese, peace is not merely a political concept discussed in conference halls. It is a deeply personal aspiration shaped by years of conflict, displacement, uncertainty, and resilience. This reality came into sharp focus during the opening day of the 2026 Social Days organized by CEPAS in partnership…

Theme: Peace, Mining Agreements with the United States, and the Future of Democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo The 2026 Social Days opened under the theme “Peace, Mining Agreements with the United States, and the Future of Democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” The event seeks to foster reflection and dialogue on the…

The pursuit of lasting peace, responsible natural resource governance and strong democratic institutions remains central to the future of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Against this backdrop, the Social Days 2026 will bring together leading voices from academia, civil society, faith communities and public institutions to reflect on some of the most pressing issues…

Le mois de Mai est celui durant lequel les différentes organisations engagées pour promouvoir l’écologie intégrale célèbrent l’anniversaire de l’encyclique « Laudato si ».  En prévision de cet évènement le REBAC a mobilisé sa génération « Laudato si ».  Elle vient de lancer son premier projet « d’entreprenariat Ecologique » à travers la fabrication et la vente des « MBABOLA Ecologique…

cartographierebac@gmail.comLe processus des réseaux territoriaux ecclésiaux dans les différents biomes et régions, avait commencé par une réunion fondatrice à l’Université de Georgetown, Washington, en mars 2019. Il était inscrit dans le processus de réflexion lié aux consultations pour le synode sur l’Amazonie.Depuis, les réseaux se sont créés, élargis et solidifiés malgré la difficile période du Covid…

Brazzaville accueillera en date    du 25 Avril 2018 , le Premier Sommet  des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement de la Commission Climat   du Bassin du Congo et de son principal instrument financier, le Fonds Bleu pour le Bassin du Congo . Il vise la collecte des ressources destinées à financer des programmes et projets dans les  domaines…

Background The illegal exploitation of natural resources has been recognized as one of the main underlying causes and effects of conflict in the Great Lakes Region. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the illegal exploitation of gold and coltan has fueled conflict for more than 20 years, involving a wide variety of national,…