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The Congo Basin rainforest is the second-largest tropical ... "The optical sensors provide detailed imagery during clear weather conditions, while the radar sensors can 'see through' clouds ...

The Congo Basin serves as one of the planet’s “lungs ... Congo to the Arctic Circle in a bid to bring attention to the climate crisis. Credit: AP/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi Amir Nizar Zuabi ...

Beyond its biodiversity, the Congo Basin plays an essential role in absorbing carbon dioxide, helping to stabilise global temperatures and slow the effects of climate change. In October 2023 ...

From April to August 2025, WWF will be supporting THE HERDS, travelling from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, aiming to ...