Widespread Logging Threatens The Congo Basin’s Critical Rainforest

The video discusses the challenges faced by the village of Lokolama in the Democratic Republic of Congo after gaining land rights. Despite initial celebrations, climate change and illegal logging threaten their forest. Corruption and lack of enforcement allow logging companies to exploit the system. Greenpeace highlights the need for timber tracking to prevent illegal logging. Activist Etienne Kasiraka investigates logging practices, revealing widespread illegal activities. Artisanal loggers struggle to compete with industrial operations, particularly those run by foreign companies. The video concludes with the ongoing deforestation of the Congo basin and its irreversible consequences.

What was the initial reaction of the village of Lokolama upon receiving titles to their land?

• They protested against it.

• They celebrated joyfully.

• They were confused.

• They were indifferent.

What is a major reason for the lack of enforcement of forest protection laws in Congo DRC?

• Insufficient forest resources

• Lack of international support

• Overpopulation

• High levels of corruption

What does Greenpeace suggest to ensure the legality of timber?

• Trace timber to its origin

• Increase timber production

• Ban all timber exports

• Reduce timber prices

What is the main transportation method for timber in the Congo?

• Highways

• Railways

• Air transport

• Congo River

What is a significant challenge faced by artisanal loggers in the Congo?

• High taxation on timber

• Competition with large-scale foreign companies

• Lack of demand for timber

• Lack of access to forests

What is the consequence of unchecked deforestation in the Congo basin?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reforestation

• Irreversible environmental damage

• Economic growth

What is the role of local authorities at the Port of Kinkole?

• To import foreign timber

• To check timber marks and permits

• To export timber

• To build new infrastructure