Félix Tshisekedi attends environmental summit in Brazzaville

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, on November 5, 2026, at the invitation of President Denis Sassou Nguesso. He is participating in a high-level mini-summit focused on environmental protection, forest preservation, and sustainable natural resource management.

The summit coincides with the 40th edition of Congo’s National Tree Day and the anticipated launch of the United Nations Decade on Afforestation and Reforestation (2027–2036). Key attendees include Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, and the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Discussions will address deforestation, ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity preservation. The meeting serves as a regional consultation ahead of COP31, scheduled for November 9 to 20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye. Given the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s significant role in the Congo Basin, the summit highlights the region's strategic importance in global ecological balance and climate change mitigation.