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Goma Adopts Ecological Charter for Greener Future

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Seventy local organizations in Goma adopted an ecological charter on July 25 to make the city greener and more attractive.
  • The initiative, led by Prince Kihangi, aims to raise environmental awareness and improve living conditions in Goma.
  • The charter commits signatories to promoting environmental protection and ecological practices through collective action.

Goma is set to become a greener and more attractive city following the adoption of an ecological charter by seventy local organizations on July 25. Prince Kihangi, coordinator of Les Écologistes RDC and the project's initiator, hailed the move as a significant step forward.

The initiative unites diverse stakeholders, including media outlets, primary and secondary schools, universities, businesses, and associations. Through the charter, these organizations pledge to combine their efforts in protecting the environment and encouraging daily ecological practices.

This approach aims to strengthen public awareness of environmental issues, while contributing to the improvement of the living environment in the city of Goma.

— Prince KihangiPrince Kihangi, initiator of the project, explained the charter's goals.

Kihangi emphasized the importance of collective mobilization to address the environmental challenges facing Goma. He stated that the charter's promoters hope this dynamic will foster more sustainable environmental management and enhance Goma's image as a city committed to safeguarding its natural heritage.

The promoters of the charter hope that this dynamic will promote more sustainable environmental management and strengthen Goma's image as a city committed to protecting its natural heritage.

— Radio OkapiThe article's conclusion highlights the expected outcomes of the ecological charter.
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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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