Scaling Investment in Nature-Based Carbon in the Congo Basin

The Congo Basin, often called the “second lung of the planet,” is one of the world’s most powerful allies in the fight against climate change. Home to 70% of Africa’s forests and more carbon stocks than the Amazon, this region stands at the heart of the planet’s ecological stability, biodiversity, and human resilience.

Yet, despite its immense potential, the Congo Basin remains underfunded and underrecognized within global carbon markets. Unlocking investment here requires a new kind of collaboration—one that blends scientific credibility, policy alignment, and financial innovation.

At COP30, Sylvera, UNDP, and the Government of the Republic of Congo, in partnership with the Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC), will convene a high-level dialogue on how to scale high-integrity, nature-based climate action across the region.

This event will bring together policymakers, investors, scientists, and development partners to explore how data transparency, emerging technologies, and robust governance can transform the Congo Basin into a model for sustainable investment in nature.