Deforestation and its potential disruption of the weather patterns of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Insights from the Kahuzi-Biega National Park landscape

Deforestation around the Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been linked to increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, though the latter effect is not statistically significant. The study highlights a positive correlation between deforestation and CO2 emissions, emphasizing that these changes are likely to disrupt local agricultural practices and threaten the region's unique biodiversity. By analyzing the landscape of KBNP, researchers underscored the critical role of forests in climate regulation, advocating for conservation strategies that go beyond carbon sequestration to address biodiversity loss and food security.

C., A., & T.T., P. (2023). Deforestation and its potential disruption of the weather patterns of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Insights from the Kahuzi-Biega National Park landscape. https://doi.org/10.17528/cifor/008824