The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Post-Conflict Environmental Assessment - Synthesis for Policy Makers

This report presents a post-conflict environmental assessment undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme focusing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It aims to improve understanding of the underlying environmental and developmental challenges facing the country and to identify and develop potential opportunities that could support sustainable economic reconstruction and national peacebuilding processes. The document seeks to inform ongoing discussions between national stakeholders and international partners on environmentally sustainable development planning, employment creation, governance reforms, and options for mobilising and leveraging necessary funding to support recovery and long-term stability.