Environmental challenges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are deeply intertwined with issues of governance. Over the past few decades, the country has established a comprehensive set of legal frameworks to govern natural resource management and environmental protection. However, the mere existence of these instruments does not guarantee their effective implementation. Environmental policies are often implemented within institutional contexts characterized by limited administrative capacity, overlapping jurisdictions, and power imbalances among public actors, businesses, and communities.
EcoAct-Congo conducts research on environmental institutions, public policies, and regulatory mechanisms that govern natural resource management. Our work also analyzes decision-making processes and forms of citizen participation in environmental governance. The goal is to contribute to the emergence of governance models capable of reconciling ecosystem protection, economic development, and environmental justice.
EcoAct-Congo analyzes environmental governance from a perspective that links institutions, public policies, territorial dynamics, and power relations. The network focuses on how regulations are developed and enforced across various environmental sectors. Our approach places particular emphasis on mechanisms of transparency, participation, and accountability that help strengthen the legitimacy of environmental decisions.
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