Democratic Republic of the Congo reviews carbon market laws and OHADA legal reforms

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Environment Minister Marie Nyange Ndambo met with provincial ministers and coordinators to discuss the new legal framework governing the carbon market. The session aimed to harmonize the understanding of this technical legislation, which is designed to regulate how natural resources like forests, water, and peatlands can be used to mitigate climate change by absorbing or storing atmospheric carbon.

Separately, Professor Jacques Djoli Eseng’ekeli addressed the challenges of implementing OHADA (Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa) regulations within the country. Speaking at the Palais du Peuple, Djoli noted that while OHADA membership has modernized commercial, corporate, and debt recovery laws, effective application is hindered by judicial shortcomings and informal practices. He called for comprehensive state reforms to ensure these harmonized legal standards provide concrete benefits for businesses and investors.