ACCESS4ALL Group

The DRC leveraged its natural assets to strengthen its position in global climate talks by emphasizing both the value of the Congo Basin rainforest and the possibility of expanding oil and gas extraction. This approach drew international attention to the need for greater climate finance. Collaboration through REDD+, the Coalition for Rainforest Nations, and partnerships with countries such as Brazil and Indonesia helped amplify the DRC’s demands and reinforced collective Global South priorities. The loss and damage agenda aligns closely with the DRC’s situation, given its high exposure to climate impacts and low contribution to global emissions. While ethically complex, this strategy highlights the climate justice dilemma faced by developing countries balancing environmental protection with development needs.