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New forest decree in Gabon opens way for benefit-sharing schemes
For the vast majority of Gabon’s rural population, proximity to a logging company is the only way ...
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White-headed Robin-Chat spotted at Bombo Lumene
A very rare bird species last spotted in DR Congo over two decades ago was twice recorded last week ...
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Virunga oil permits should be cancelled, UNESCO rules
Oil, gas and mineral exploration and exploitation are incompatible with World Heritage status ...
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Oil company Soco not to drill in Virunga World Heritage Site
Soco International PLC will end its operations in Africa’s oldest national park and also is ...
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UNESCO warns against Virunga oil exploration
“Any oil exploitation inside the property would seriously affect its integrity,” UNESCO said.
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WWF staff threatened over Virunga
DRC staff recieves death threats from unnamed callers after opposting oil exploration in World ...
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Tutu, Branson and Buffett take on Soco in fight for Virunga
Oil exploration by Soco International PLC “could be devastating to Africa’s most iconic national ...
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WWF condemns Soco seismic testing in Virunga
In defiance of local protests and international opposition, Soco says seismic tests will start ...
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WWF calls on Soco to explain Virunga allegations in new film
Conservation organization WWF is issuing a call to UK oil company Soco International PLC to respond ...
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WWF statement on Virunga warden
WWF wishes Emmanuel de Merode a swift recovery from gunshot wounds suffered in a DRC attack.
