Republic of the Congo
Forest policy and governance
Chatham House forest policy assessments are based on indicators that measure a country's response to illegal logging and related trade. Explore how forest governance has changed over time in the Republic of Congo.
The Congolese government has developed a number of tools under the VPA to improve forest management, the traceability of forest products, enforcement and independent monitoring. However, limited financial means and technical expertise, as well as weak inter-ministerial coordination and corruption are challenges to an effective response.
Forest resources
Explore the extent of forest resources, how tree cover has changed over time, and the level of CO2 emissions associated with loss of forests and biomass.
Satellite map
Total land area
CO2 emissions from biomass loss
Legal and illegal exports
Explore trends in legal and illegal exports over time. Which supply chains are most at risk of illegality? Which products are being exported?
