# Congo Basin sustainable forest management initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/congo-basin-sustainable-forest-management-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-24T15:59:43.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In early September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo initiated efforts to modernize its environmental legislation through the National Consultative Council for Forests. This session focused on updating the national forest code, which has remained unchanged since 2002, to address modern issues such as carbon markets, peatlands, and climate change mitigation.

By late September, regional efforts toward sustainable management continued in Brazzaville during Forest Week. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) engaged with the Ministry of Forest Economy to promote forest certification and responsible resource management within the Congo Basin. Discussions highlighted the importance of economic, social, and environmental standards in mitigating biodiversity and climate crises, noting that approximately 7 million hectares in the region currently hold FSC certification.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Forest Stewardship Council promotes sustainable management in Congo

At Forest Week in Brazzaville, the Forest Stewardship Council promoted sustainable management and certification to protect Congo Basin ecosystems and combat climate change.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forest-stewardship-council-promotes-sustainable-management-in-congo

### 2026-09-09: Kinshasa hosts forest code reforms and global diplomacy summit

Kinshasa is hosting key events including a forest code reform session led by Minister Marie Nyange Ndambo and a World Summit of Diplomacy focused on sustainable development and youth engagement.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinshasa-hosts-forest-code-reforms-and-global-diplomacy-summit

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Cite as: Congo Basin sustainable forest management initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/congo-basin-sustainable-forest-management-initiatives