Written by: Mohammed Omran

Senator Cedric Ngendo Bidwaya, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board, conducted Environmental Fund In an interview with the Congolese News Agency (ACP) on the occasion of World Environment Day, the FIPE (French Federation of Public Health) stressed the importance of making the environmental sector a permanent national priority in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

During the interview, which took place in the capital Kinshasa on Saturday, Ngendo stressed that the environment should occupy a central position in national policies, given its direct impact on the health, security, economy and future of the country.

He explained that the FIPE Fund was designed to be a reference tool for environmental intervention in the country, enabling support for government policies, financing of structural projects, and providing practical solutions to the environmental challenges that citizens face daily.

He added that the current priority is to fully activate the fund and provide it with the necessary resources and capabilities to fulfill its role, stressing that investing in the environment is not a cost but an investment in the health, security, economy and future of the nation.

He concluded by emphasizing that environmental protection is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for increased awareness and national commitment to environmental issues.

World Environment Day: A global call to protect planet Earth

In a separate context, it is considered World DayWorld Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th of each year, is an important international occasion aimed at raising awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and preserving the resources of planet Earth. This day comes to emphasize that the environment is not just an ocean in which we live, but rather the basis of life and its continuation for all living beings.

Planet Earth is under pressure... and the environment is crying out for help on its World Day.

The environment is an integrated system that includes natural elements such as air, water and soil, along with other man-made elements. This system provides the basic resources that humans depend on in their daily lives. However, these resources are facing great pressure today as a result of urban expansion, industrial progress and the excessive use of natural resources.

Modern human activities have contributed to the emergence of numerous serious environmental challenges, such as pollution of all kinds, rising global temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions, the decline in biodiversity, and the loss of natural balance in many ecosystems. These problems not only affect the environment but also extend to human health, the economy, and the future.