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EU Urges DRC to Halt Oil Drilling in Green Corridor

8/9/2025

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The European Union is calling on the Democratic Republic of Congo to stop oil drilling in the newly designated “Green Corridor,” a crucial area for rainforests and peatlands. As the DRC moves forward with oil license auctions, concerns grow over the threat to the environment and local communities, jeopardizing both climate goals and renewable energy prospects.

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The European Union is calling on the Democratic Republic of Congo to stop oil drilling in the newly designated “Green Corridor,” a crucial area for rainforests and peatlands. As the DRC moves forward with oil license auctions, concerns grow over the threat to the environment and local communities, jeopardizing both climate goals and renewable energy prospects.