{"id":58901,"date":"2025-09-17T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/?p=58901"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:07:35","slug":"from-kinshasa-to-mbandaka-advocacy-that-opens-doors-for-lokolama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58901\/from-kinshasa-to-mbandaka-advocacy-that-opens-doors-for-lokolama\/","title":{"rendered":"From Kinshasa to Mbandaka: advocacy that opens doors for Lokolama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query posts-list p4-query-loop is-custom-layout-list is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-58711 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-inspirethemovement tag-forests tag-greenpeaceafrica tag-drc p4-page-type-press\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/press\/58711\/travel-diary-from-the-heart-of-the-congo-basin-voices-and-hopes-of-indigenous-peoples\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Image\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/6c937047-voices-and-hopes-of-indigenous-peoples.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image wp-stateless-item\" alt=\"Travel diary from the heart of the Congo Basin: voices and hopes of indigenous peoples\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/6c937047-voices-and-hopes-of-indigenous-peoples.jpg 960w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/category\/issues\/inspirethemovement\/\">Inspire the Movement<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/forests\/\" rel=\"tag\">Forests<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/greenpeaceafrica\/\" rel=\"tag\">GreenpeaceAfrica<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/drc\/\" rel=\"tag\">DRC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Title\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/press\/58711\/travel-diary-from-the-heart-of-the-congo-basin-voices-and-hopes-of-indigenous-peoples\/\" target=\"_self\" >Travel diary from the heart of the Congo Basin: voices and hopes of indigenous peoples<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In August 2025, Greenpeace Africa led an exceptional expedition to the heart of the Congo Basin, to the villages of Lokolama and Penz\u00e9l\u00e9, as well as to Mbandaka, in Equateur Province. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group posts-list-meta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><span class='article-list-item-author'>Raphael Mavambu<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-26T05:03:08+00:00\">26 August 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons carousel-controls is-horizontal is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-044bd602 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button carousel-control-prev\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Previous Carousel Slide<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button carousel-control-next\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Next Carousel Slide<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In the fight to protect the forests of the Congo Basin, victories are not only won in villages or in the heart of peatlands. They are also won in the corridors of power. It is with this conviction that Greenpeace Africa has brought the voice of the indigenous communities of <strong>Lokolama<\/strong> to official offices, from<strong> Kinshasa<\/strong> to <strong>Mbandaka.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An administrative obstacle removed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>For several months, an administrative decision prevented Greenpeace Africa from directly supporting the community of Lokolama. This was an incomprehensible and unfair measure that paralyzed local initiatives that were vital to the survival of the forest and the well-being of its inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n<p>Faced with this situation, our team stepped up its efforts. Two strategic meetings were held with the<strong> Governor of Equateur Province<\/strong>, one in Kinshasa and the other in Mbandaka. During these discussions, we presented a clear plea:<strong> lift the restrictions and allow the communities to continue their protection work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A major step forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Following these discussions, a victory was achieved: <strong>the official lifting of the decision<\/strong>. Greenpeace Africa can now once again support the inhabitants of Lokolama in their sustainable forest management and conservation projects.<\/p>\n\n<p>But this progress does not stop there. A <strong>memorandum of understanding<\/strong> between Lokolama and Penz\u00e9l\u00e9, two communities that have long been in conflict, still needs to be finalized and submitted to the governor to seal the reconciliation and secure the future of their forests.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Politics at the service of the people<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>This success demonstrates that political advocacy, when rooted in the realities of communities, can make a difference. It is a reminder that <strong>decisions made in capitals must always reflect the needs of the people who live in direct contact with the forest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>Without recognition and support, our efforts are in vain. But with the right decisions, we can protect our forests and build a better future for our children<\/strong>,\u201d said a Lokolama leader after the announcement.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A strong signal ahead of COP30<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>As COP30 approaches, this episode sends a clear message: the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities must be heard and respected at all levels of governance. Their role is not secondary: it is central to the future of the Congo Basin.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query posts-list p4-query-loop is-custom-layout-list is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d213aab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item see-all-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/news-stories\/\"><span data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"See More Link\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">See all posts<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:36px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-58724 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-inspirethemovement tag-forests tag-greenpeaceafrica tag-drc p4-page-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58724\/lokolama-at-the-heart-of-indigenous-forestry-solutions-in-the-congo-basin\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Image\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image wp-stateless-item\" alt=\"Lokolama: At the heart of indigenous forestry solutions in the Congo Basin\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1-510x287.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" data-image-size=\"post-thumbnail\" data-stateless-media-bucket=\"planet4-africa-stateless\" data-stateless-media-name=\"2025\/08\/d6b8b474-ip-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Post Type Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/category\/issues\/inspirethemovement\/\">Inspire the Movement<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/forests\/\" rel=\"tag\">Forests<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/greenpeaceafrica\/\" rel=\"tag\">GreenpeaceAfrica<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/drc\/\" rel=\"tag\">DRC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Title\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58724\/lokolama-at-the-heart-of-indigenous-forestry-solutions-in-the-congo-basin\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lokolama: At the heart of indigenous forestry solutions in the Congo Basin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Earlier this month I set off for the village of Lokolama with the Greenpeace Africa team, in to immerse ourselves in the living heritage of Indigenous Peoples. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group posts-list-meta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><span class='article-list-item-author'>Raphael Mavambu<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T05:27:51+00:00\">27 August 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-58788 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-inspirethemovement tag-forests tag-greenpeaceafrica tag-drc p4-page-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58788\/from-conflict-to-cooperation-when-lokolama-and-penzele-chart-the-future-of-their-forests-together\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Image\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5a1e403f-raphael-blog-2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image wp-stateless-item\" alt=\"From conflict to cooperation: when Lokolama and Penz\u00e9l\u00e9 chart the future of their forests together\" 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class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Post Type Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/category\/issues\/inspirethemovement\/\">Inspire the Movement<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/forests\/\" rel=\"tag\">Forests<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/greenpeaceafrica\/\" rel=\"tag\">GreenpeaceAfrica<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/drc\/\" rel=\"tag\">DRC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Title\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58788\/from-conflict-to-cooperation-when-lokolama-and-penzele-chart-the-future-of-their-forests-together\/\" target=\"_self\" >From conflict to cooperation: when Lokolama and Penz\u00e9l\u00e9 chart the future of their forests together<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the heart of Ecuador province, the villages of Lokolama and Penz\u00e9l\u00e9 share the same mission: to protect the forests that feed their families and are home to exceptional biodiversity. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group posts-list-meta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><span class='article-list-item-author'>Raphael Mavambu<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-02T15:08:12+00:00\">2 September 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-58843 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-inspirethemovement tag-forests tag-greenpeaceafrica tag-drc p4-page-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58843\/a-forest-on-the-big-screen-when-images-reignite-the-flame-of-conservation-in-lokolama\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Image\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" width=\"1600\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image wp-stateless-item\" alt=\"A forest on the big screen: when images reignite the flame of conservation in Lokolama\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1-510x287.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" data-image-size=\"post-thumbnail\" data-stateless-media-bucket=\"planet4-africa-stateless\" data-stateless-media-name=\"2025\/09\/5857fa7d-blog3-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Post Type Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/category\/issues\/inspirethemovement\/\">Inspire the Movement<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag wp-block-post-terms\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/forests\/\" rel=\"tag\">Forests<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/greenpeaceafrica\/\" rel=\"tag\">GreenpeaceAfrica<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\"> <\/span><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Navigation Tag\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/tag\/drc\/\" rel=\"tag\">DRC<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a data-ga-category=\"Posts List\" data-ga-action=\"Title\" data-ga-label=\"n\/a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/blog\/58843\/a-forest-on-the-big-screen-when-images-reignite-the-flame-of-conservation-in-lokolama\/\" target=\"_self\" >A forest on the big screen: when images reignite the flame of conservation in Lokolama<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">More than 100 community members gathered to watch a special screening dedicated to the Congo Basin forest. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group posts-list-meta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><span class='article-list-item-author'>Raphael Mavambu<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-09T10:10:06+00:00\">9 September 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons carousel-controls is-horizontal is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-044bd602 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button carousel-control-prev\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Previous Carousel Slide<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button carousel-control-next\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Next Carousel Slide<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item see-all-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  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They are also won in the corridors of power. 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