The impact of these activities on the environment is substantial, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions being released into the atmosphere annually due to deforestation. The data shows a worrying trend, with the highest tree cover loss recorded in 2014 and 2017, surpassing 1.30 million hectares each year.
The recent fire incident in Lualaba, although isolated, adds to the ongoing environmental challenges faced by the DRC. The cumulative effects of these incidents highlight the need for a broader discussion on sustainable land management and conservation strategies to preserve the DRC's vital forest ecosystems.
