The Science Panel for the Congo Basin: A Dialogue on the Assessment Report 2025
Location: Small Room
Organizers: Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Science Panel for the Congo Basin (SPCB)
Connecting Congo Basin science with policy and investment to advance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience and implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Convened by SDSN and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin, this session will present key findings and recommendations from the Panel’s flagship assessment, Congo Basin Resilience and Sustainability: From Past to Future. Scientists and potential development partners will explore threats to biodiversity, forests, peatlands and freshwater systems, alongside solutions including sustainable forest management, community-led conservation and stronger environmental governance. Presentations and dialogue will identify opportunities to connect scientific evidence with regional conservation priorities, sustainable investment and implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, strengthening cooperation for the resilience and sustainable development of the Congo Basin.