BBC reports DRC seeking to change Virunga's boundaries
Last year the committee called for DRC to cancel all concessions overlapping Virunga and reiterated its policy against oil exploration inside the park. We urge the committee to maintain its vigilance on this matter, and we ask all the stakeholders to invest in long-term sustainable economic options for the park and the people dependant on it, such as renewable energy, fisheries and eco-tourism.
WWF believes World Heritage Sites such as Virunga must be protected and will continue to defend these outstanding global treasures.