A summit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking place to protect central Africa's rainforest, attended by activists and politicians. The theme of the summit is "Reconciling Food Production with Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Emergency in the Congo Basin." The Congo Basin is the world's second-largest carbon sink after the Amazon, covering 1.62 million square kilometers. Participants at the summit emphasized the importance of addressing food systems to prevent deforestation. The summit, organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), aims to shape a sustainable future for the Congo Basin and its inhabitants.

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