The Congo (Gold) for the auction of oil and gas resource exploration rights, environmentalists are worried that threatening gorilla habitat

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] The tropical rain forest of the Congo Basin spans 6 countries and is known as the "second lung of the earth". According to the British "Guardian" reported on the 23rd, the Congo (Gold) is scheduled to hold a new round of domestic oil and gas resource exploration rights and interests at the end of this month. One of the important habitats of mountain gorillas. The mountain gorilla is an endangered animal, and there are currently only more than 1,000 worldwide. Environmental protection people strongly call on the international energy giant not to participate in the exploration auction.

Gorilla. Data Map

Some experts said that the Congo Basin is the most unsuitable area in the world for oil and gas development. Oil and gas development will not only exacerbate the problems such as forestry and pollution, but also may even cause social turmoil and political disputes due to oil and gas resources. Government officials said that they have the right to develop their own natural resources. Oil and gas development income can not only be used for local forest protection, but also benefit the national economic development. Earlier, Hollywood stars such as Ben Afflek, Leonardo Dicaprio had led the documentary, and strongly opposed the development of oil and gas projects in Vilongjia National Park. Relevant projects also encountered twists and turns. (Zhen Xiang)

- END -