Africa has long been renowned as a continent rich in resources, such as precious metals and minerals. But as the world grapples with transitioning to a more sustainable future, it is perhaps Africa’s greenest natural resources, such as its forests, that should be most highly valued.
The central African forest region, an area the size of western Europe and home to more than 10,000 plant and animal species, is a prominent example. Crucially, it also sucks up 4% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions every year, according to the UN-backed Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), making it a resource of vital global importance.
