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‘Developed nations are not honoring their commitments’: DRC negotiator on biodiversity finance

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During the 2026 U.N. biodiversity summit in Armenia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faced prolonged negotiations over biodiversity finance, echoing tensions from the 2021 COP15 summit. DRC negotiator Daniel Mukubi highlighted the country's critical role as the holder of the second-largest rainforest in the world, the Congo Basin, while criticizing the lack of effective financial support for developing nations. The article notes recurring delays and heightened stress among delegates, with the DRC demanding additional efforts to secure alternatives for indigenous communities dependent on forest products.

Key points

• Daniel Mukubi, a DRC negotiator, emphasized the need for additional efforts for developing countries like the DRC to find alternatives for biodiversity finance, citing the country's status as the holder of the second-largest rainforest in the world.
• The 2026 U.N. biodiversity summit in Armenia experienced recurring delays and increased tension, with the DRC threatening to withdraw at the last minute over finance issues during the 2021 COP15 summit in Montreal.

Context

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds the second-largest rainforest in the world, the Congo Basin, and has been a vocal critic for increased, effective finance to help developing nations meet biodiversity goals. Negotiations at the 2026 U.N. biodiversity summit in Armenia were prolonged and tense, mirroring the 2021 COP15 summit where a party threatened to pull out over finance issues.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single interview with Daniel Mukubi and mentions of the 2021 COP15 summit; specific dates for the 2026 summit are not provided, and the article does not contain data on the number of delegates or the exact duration of the negotiations.

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