ERAIFT, actively took part in the National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop held from June 26 to 27, 2025, at the Rotana Hotel, Kinshasa-DRC, organized by WWF-DRC as part of the development of its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.

This workshop brought together around fifty stakeholders, including government institutions, national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, diplomatic representatives, and technical and financial partners. It aimed to build a consensual, inclusive, and forward-looking strategy aligned with national priorities and global conservation commitments such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement.

ERAIFT had the opportunity to contribute, notably through the analysis of conservation programs (forests, species, freshwater, cross-cutting programs), and the consideration of potential synergies with research and training institutions.

ERAIFT’s involvement in this process is consistent with its core mission to strengthen Africa’s scientific and technical capacities, to generate knowledge and contribute to evidence-based policymaking in the field of environment and natural resource management in Central Africa.

By taking part in this strategic initiative, ERAIFT reaffirms its readiness to collaborate with stakeholders, support interinstitutional synergies, and go with the implementation of WWF-DRC’s new conservation strategy.

ERAIFT expresses its sincere thanks to WWF-DRC for its visionary approach and for involving academic and research institutions in this strategic process. The school also extends our warm appreciation to all stakeholders and participants for their constructive inputs and the quality of dialogue throughout the workshop. Finally, we express our gratitude to the European Union and AGRINATURA for the resources made available for this event.