In the heart of Africa’s Congo Basin, the collaboration between the Congo Basin Institute (CBI) and local Baka people is is revolutionizing conservation in the Congo Basin.
From chocolate chip cookies to Mexican mole, cacao is a critical ingredient in some of the world’s most cherished foods. But when it is farmed unsustainably, the results aren’t sweet for Africa’s rainforests.
CBI (SILK and Ebony projects) sponsored the transportation and food for 30 women from the Baka villages of Bifolone and Ayene to participate in the International Women's day celebration at Somalomo.
This year's World Rainforest Day Summit on June 22, 2022 will include a panel led by the Congo Basin Institute entitled, "Ebony: Leveraging an iconic species to promote durable tree planting and rainforest restoration."