Ignié:Brazzaville The Minister of Urban Sanitation, Local Development, and Road Maintenance, Juste Désiré Mondelé, commended Congo's 40-year commitment to environmental conservation on November 6 in Ignié, located in the Djoué-Léfini department.
According to Agence Congolaise d’Information, Mondelé emphasized the significance of this dedication during the 40th National Tree Day celebration, which also marked the launch of the United Nations Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation (2027-2036). This initiative, promoted by President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, aims to bolster national and international efforts to restore forest cover and combat deforestation.
Mondelé highlighted the decade as an opportunity to advance green jobs, the circular economy, and environmental protection-related professions, while encouraging youth participation. He reiterated that National Tree Day has been celebrated for four decades, with tree planting representing a collective commitment to future generations. "The tree is a companion of life and a legacy we bequeath," he stated, urging young people, local communities, and public authorities to engage more actively in this effort.
Additionally, Mondelé, also the president of the Rassemblement des républicains réformateurs (3R), noted that this celebration enhances his political group's visibility and participation in national life. Meanwhile, Hermann Dzabanguila, the spokesperson for 3R, urged members to participate in tree planting activities across various localities to combat climate change. He stressed the importance of mobilizing for the effectiveness of the November 6 event nationwide and praised the president's dedication to advocating for Africa's environmental interests internationally, encouraging members to propagate this vision locally.
The 40th anniversary celebration represents a renewed step in raising public awareness about the importance of reforestation and ecosystem preservation.