VOICED: Bio battle to save DRC's forests

The Bioeconomy Integrated Farm aims to reduce deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo by developing a biogas system using waste materials. This system, designed by an Ethiopian researcher, converts animal and plant waste into biogas and organic fertilizers. The biogas, once purified, can be used for lighting and cooking, offering a sustainable and cost-effective energy source. The project faces challenges, including the need to train thousands of farmers in a vast country like the DRC.

What is the primary goal of the Bioeconomy Integrated Farm project?

• To increase agricultural output

• To stop deforestation in the DRC

• To promote tourism

• To improve water quality

What materials are used to produce biogas in the project?

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Pig urine and plant waste

• Coal and natural gas

• Wood and charcoal

What is the purpose of the fermentation process in biogas production?

• To increase the temperature

• To accelerate waste degradation

• To generate electricity

• To purify water

How does the purified biogas benefit rural communities?

• It can be used for gas lamps and cookers without toxic smoke

• It provides clean drinking water

• It enhances soil fertility

• It increases the growth rate of crops

What is a significant challenge mentioned for the UN project in the DRC?

• Training thousands of farmers

• Lack of funding

• Shortage of raw materials

• Political instability