Gabon's government and a coalition of donors have signed an agreement aimed at protecting 34,000 square km (13,000 square ...

Here's the list of the largest rainforests in the world, including the 5.5 million km² Amazon. Learn why the Amazon and Congo ...

Spanning Brazil, Peru, Colombia and more, the Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest. It holds 10% of known wildlife ...

Deforestation, weak governance and extractive pressures also threaten this vital ecosystem, scientists said in the landmark ...

Earth's vital rainforests, crucial for oxygen production and climate regulation, face severe threats from deforestation and ...

The Congo River is the world's only major river to cross the Equator twice, a rare feat shaped by ancient geological forces.

At COP30 in Brazil, leaders are highlighting the Congo rainforest’s crucial role as the world’s largest carbon sink. Despite ...

The French-led initiative — backed by Germany, Norway, Belgium and Britain — is called “The Belem Call for the Forests of the Congo Basin”. Backers expect to mobilise resources to help countries ...

European nations, led by France, pledge $2.5 billion to conserve the Congo rainforest, potentially overshadowing Brazil's global forest fund initiative at COP30. The French-led project aims to reduce ...

Belgium is allocating €5 million to a fund to help protect the valuable rainforest of the Congo Basin, Belgian climate ...

Researchers say the Congo Basin rainforest recycles up to 83% of its own rainfall, sending moisture westward to key ...