Gabon asking for world to help protect the Great Congo Basin in fight against climate change

The video discusses the two species of elephants in Gabon, the Savannah and forest elephants, and the impact of climate change on their habitat. It highlights Gabon's rich biodiversity and its role in absorbing more carbon than it emits, making it crucial in the fight against climate change. The video also covers Gabon's strategy at the COP 26 UN Climate Summit, where it advocates for a new carbon market to reward conservation efforts. Gabon is at a crossroads, aiming to make its environmental assets profitable without causing harm, serving as a model for other tropical countries.

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