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

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Briefings

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 Congo Basin's largest share of the world's second-largest rainforest, while emphasizing the need for additional financial support to help developing nations meet global biodiversity goals and protect Indigenous communities. The article notes recurring delays and increased tension, with the DRC described as a fierce critic on the world stage for insufficient finance.

Key points

• Daniel Mukubi, a DRC negotiator, emphasized that the DRC requires additional efforts to find alternative financing methods to support Indigenous peoples and local communities dependent on forests.
• The DRC holds the largest share of the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest rainforest, and has been a vocal critic demanding more effective biodiversity finance at international summits.

Context

The article discusses the recurring financial tensions between developed nations and the DRC during the 2026 U.N. biodiversity summit in Armenia, noting that discussions were more prolonged and tense than expected. This mirrors past conflicts from COP15 in Montreal four years prior, where a DRC party threatened to withdraw due to finance issues. The DRC is identified as a fierce critic on the global stage for insufficient funding to help developing countries meet biodiversity goals.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single interview with Daniel Mukubi from Mongabay, published on November 11, 2026. It does not provide specific financial figures, exact dates of the 2026 summit, or details on the outcomes of the negotiations. The article does not specify the city where the DRC is located, nor does it confirm the exact location of the 2026 summit beyond Armenia.

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