Armed conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are worsening poverty and harming the environment. In North Kivu, several armed groups control parts of Virunga National Park. This is damaging to the local economy, which loses millions because of violence.
The DRC has launched the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor project. This project will focus on reforestation and economic development. It aims to create new, green jobs and help local communities.
Difficult words
- conflict — A serious disagreement or fight.conflicts
- poverty — The state of being very poor.
- environment — The natural world around us.
- economy — The system of production and consumption.
- project — A planned set of activities.
- reforestation — The process of planting trees again.
- development — The process of improving or growing.
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Discussion questions
- How can reforestation help the local economy?
- What are some effects of violence on communities?
- Why is environmental protection important in conflict areas?
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