Independent Civil Society Committee for the participatory governance of the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor.
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Read the official statement of the independent Committee of the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor.
About the Committee
Who we are
A civil society structure — independent, multi-stakeholder and multidisciplinary — set up to promote and support the Green Corridor's participatory governance.
In accordance with the Green Corridor Charter and the Partnership Agreement, the independent Committee:
- takes part in the deliberations and decision-making processes in which it is involved;
- contributes to the development of the rules, tools and procedures within its mandate;
- contributes to the improvement and monitoring of the rules, tools and procedures in which it is involved;
- provides an independent perspective through review, assessment, monitoring and critical feedback.
Composition of the Committee
The founding members share a common expertise and commitment to the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities and to good governance of natural resources in the DRC.
The founding members are:
- Actions pour la Promotion et Protection des Peuples et Espèces Menacés (APEM)
- Alliance Nationale d’Appui et de Promotion des Aires et Territoires du Patrimoine Autochtone et Communautaire en République Démocratique du Congo (ANAPAC-RDC)
- Coalition des Organisations de la Société Civile pour le Suivi des Réformes et de l’Action Publique (CORAP)
- Congo Green Solution (CGS)
- 11th Hour Project / Schmidt Family Foundation
- Advocates for Community Alternatives (ACA)
- Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK)
- Université de Mons / EcoAct-Congo
An independent structure, not a management body
The Committee does not manage the Green Corridor. It ensures that its implementation remains transparent, inclusive and respectful of community rights.
Our values
The principles that guide the Committee's action.
Participation and respect for rights
Promote effective and inclusive participation of communities and ensure respect for their rights, including FPIC where it applies.
Equity and benefits for communities
Ensure that conservation and socio-economic development genuinely benefit communities, in respect of their rights and livelihoods.
Transparency and accountability
Promote accessible information, transparent dialogue and follow-up of commitments and recommendations among Green Corridor actors.
Independence and integrity
Preserve the autonomy, impartiality and integrity of the Committee in its monitoring, analysis and formulation of opinions and recommendations.
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Community rights
Participation, protection and recourse
The Committee ensures respect for the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples and their effective consideration in the governance of the Green Corridor.
Participation and consent
Communities must be informed and effectively take part in decisions that affect them, in compliance with FPIC where required.
Rights, livelihoods and benefits
Projects must respect community rights, protect their land, resources and livelihoods, and contribute to tangible benefits for them.
Grievances, recourse and conflict prevention
Accessible mechanisms must allow concerns to be heard, complaints to be handled, and harm, tensions and conflicts to be prevented.
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Reach out to the Committee
For any question, information or exchange concerning its mandate and activities, please contact the Committee.