Studies of fire dynamics and forest cover loss in Mai-Ndombe Province
Written by Super UserThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), because of its forestry potential and the role it plays in climate regulation, has been resolutely committed since the Bali Conference in 2007 to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD).
OSFAC Video - Addressing climate change from the sky
Addressing climate change from the sky.
OSFAC Report 2019-2020
OSFAC's 2019-2020 annual report is available.
Flooding and Erosion in Kinshasa - Open Cities Kinshasa Project, World Bank
- Download the Atlas (69.4 MB, PDF)
- Download the final report (draft) (4.41 MB, PDF)
PNUD - FONAREDD - Diagnostic of the PIREDD intervention area / Sud-Ubangi
Written by Super UserLa République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) est engagée depuis 2009 dans le processus de Réduction des Emissions liées à la Déforestation et à la Dégradation des forêts connu sous le nom du mécanisme « REDD+ ». En novembre 2012, le pays s’est doté d’une Stratégie-Cadre nationale REDD+ qui s’inscrit dans une dynamique de transition du Congo vers une économie verte. Cette dernière vise à lutter de manière cohérente et intégrée, contre les moteurs de déforestation et dégradation forestière en alliant préservation des ressources naturelles (particulièrement les forêts), lutte contre le changement climatique ainsi que développement économique et social durable du pays.
Multimedia story on technology and conservation
“Paper to pixels” focuses on how tech-based conservation tools are finally infiltrating and helping to unlock the secrets of the Congo’s forests. This piece focuses on the work of WRI and WCS – specifically the work they are doing with the Forest Atlases and SMART, respectively.
OSFAC Report 2018
OSFAC's 2018 annual report is available.
As part of World Vision's goal of supplying the territory of Gemena, South Ubangi District with drinking water, the Observatoire Satellital des Forêts d’Afrique Centrale (OSFAC) has been identified to map the Supply of Potable Water Network (AEP) in two villages, SAZA and Gemena III.
NASA -- The Earth Observer Journal 2018
OSFAC is willing to share the NASA Earth Observer Journal, January - February 2018. Volume 30, Issue 1.