Rwanda’s stake in the Congo Basin’s future —a global perspective

Preserving the Congo Basin is crucial not only for Rwanda’s economic and environmental stability but also for public health, as its vast forests help mitigate air pollution, a key factor in respiratory illnesses. By absorbing significant carbon emissions and regulating global temperatures, the basin supports a healthier climate, which directly benefits human health worldwide. Furthermore, the basin’s biodiversity, including medicinal plants, provides valuable resources for healthcare innovations and traditional medicine that benefit local and global populations. For more, here.