Forests are economies at-scale. The Congo Basin proves it.
Forests underpin livelihoods, generate employment, reduce poverty, and strengthen food systems for billions of people worldwide. Celebrated annually on 21 March, this year’s theme for International Day of Forests “Forests and Economies” emphasizes that forests provide the foundational infrastructure for many countries’ economies. The World Economic Forum estimates that approximately USD $44 trillion of economic value generated, over half of the world’s total GDP, is highly dependent on...