The Guardian Features the Science Panel for the Congo Basin

The Science Panel for the Congo Basin (SPCB) has been featured in a recent article by The Guardian, emphasizing the critical importance of the Congo Basin as the world’s second-largest rainforest and one of the planet’s most vital carbon sinks. The article highlights the Panel’s latest report, launched during COP30 in Belém, which reveals that the Congo Basin absorbs approximately 600 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, while warning that this capacity is declining due to accelerating deforestation. By bringing together leading scientists and policymakers, SPCB continues to strengthen global awareness of the Congo Basin’s ecological significance and the urgent need for increased international research funding and policy support for the region.