In 2014, ProNar agents carried out a first field mission to identify an area of approximately 70,000 hectares. This was followed by a second mission in 2020 with the Ministry of Forest Economy and the Ministry of Land Affairs and Domain Public to liaise and investigate with the local authorities to define the specific borders of the 70,000 hectares area.

In 2014, ProNar agents carried out a first field mission to identify an area of approximately 70,000 hectares. This was followed by a second mission in 2020 with the Ministry of Forest Economy and the Ministry of Land Affairs and Domain Public to liaise and investigate with the local authorities to define the specific borders of the 70,000 hectares area.

The yearly lease costs FNC $105,634, with an additional payment of $27,892 to a fund for local development. (information from: https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2022/12/12/total-congo-offsetting-land-dispossessed/ a media report- unofficial source).

The yearly lease costs FNC $105,634, with an additional payment of $27,892 to a fund for local development. (information from: https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2022/12/12/total-congo-offsetting-land-dispossessed/ a media report- unofficial source).

The government later signed a lease promising to evict local people with ancestral claims to the land. While the law recognises these customary land rights in principle, in practice land must be registered with the government; experts say this process is too expensive and convoluted for most people. Even then, the law still allows the state to take control of the land for its own purposes.

The government later signed a lease promising to evict local people with ancestral claims to the land. While the law recognises these customary land rights in principle, in practice land must be registered with the government; experts say this process is too expensive and convoluted for most people. Even then, the law still allows the state to take control of the land for its own purposes.

Not initially consulted, little dialogue with the local population about it prior to FNC’s deal being inked. After the lease has been signed, some consultation is taking place. Another report states that the Government ministers met with “potential landowners” from June to July 2020, to raise public awareness of the project. A “participatory map” demarcating the land had been drawn up, with the names of landowning families written across each of their plots. Lease signed on November 3rd 2020. in September and October 2021, that the government held two rounds of “negotiations” with local communities.

Not initially consulted, little dialogue with the local population about it prior to FNC’s deal being inked. After the lease has been signed, some consultation is taking place. Another report states that the Government ministers met with “potential landowners” from June to July 2020, to raise public awareness of the project. A “participatory map” demarcating the land had been drawn up, with the names of landowning families written across each of their plots. Lease signed on November 3rd 2020. in September and October 2021, that the government held two rounds of “negotiations” with local communities.

The consultation process between the government and local people over the Lefini reserve has led to confusion, disagreements and complaints by and among affected communities.

The consultation process between the government and local people over the Lefini reserve has led to confusion, disagreements and complaints by and among affected communities.

Displacement from agricultural fields. The total number of people who depended on this land for their livelihoods is also unknown – one unfinished survey by a Congolese civil society group called the Justice and Peace Commission counted 160, but the group believes the real figure is higher. Another report states that the fields are said to be cultivated by more than 400 people.

Displacement from agricultural fields. The total number of people who depended on this land for their livelihoods is also unknown – one unfinished survey by a Congolese civil society group called the Justice and Peace Commission counted 160, but the group believes the real figure is higher. Another report states that the fields are said to be cultivated by more than 400 people.

Local farmers say they can no longer afford to send children to school after the oil giant’s 40,000 hectare tree plantation barred them from their fields. In March 2022, TENBS and FNC launched an assessment to identify the project’s potential impacts and mitigate negative impacts that could not be reduced. This will establish a complete picture of those who are affected by the project in the overall project area (55,000 ha) and will identify a remediation action plan, including livelihood restoration measures that comply with international standards. Results will be complete and made public in 2023.'' Loss of access to forests: They were prevented from accessing the forests, which were crucial for their sustenance and food gathering. The indigenous communities affected by the BaCaSi project faced the following issues (source 5): Displacement and loss of livelihoods: They lost the ability to carry out agricultural and gathering activities, affecting their food security and economic stability. Inadequate working conditions: The promised job opportunities were limited and did not meet expectations, and there was a lack of formal contracts. Lack of consultation and informed consent: They were not adequately consulted before the project's implementation, leading to a sense of injustice.

Local farmers say they can no longer afford to send children to school after the oil giant’s 40,000 hectare tree plantation barred them from their fields. In March 2022, TENBS and FNC launched an assessment to identify the project’s potential impacts and mitigate negative impacts that could not be reduced. This will establish a complete picture of those who are affected by the project in the overall project area (55,000 ha) and will identify a remediation action plan, including livelihood restoration measures that comply with international standards. Results will be complete and made public in 2023.'' Loss of access to forests: They were prevented from accessing the forests, which were crucial for their sustenance and food gathering. The indigenous communities affected by the BaCaSi project faced the following issues (source 5): Displacement and loss of livelihoods: They lost the ability to carry out agricultural and gathering activities, affecting their food security and economic stability. Inadequate working conditions: The promised job opportunities were limited and did not meet expectations, and there was a lack of formal contracts. Lack of consultation and informed consent: They were not adequately consulted before the project's implementation, leading to a sense of injustice.

acacia plantation that will produce timber for sale (plywood and sawn timber). Timber harvesting won’t begin until 20 years after the first trees are planted, after which they expect the plantation to produce 160,000 cubic meters (5.65 million cubic feet) per year of commercial wood products. Total is planting 40,000 hectares with acacia trees which it says will capture 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 20 years. This represents around 2 per cent of Total’s annual emissions.

acacia plantation that will produce timber for sale (plywood and sawn timber). Timber harvesting won’t begin until 20 years after the first trees are planted, after which they expect the plantation to produce 160,000 cubic meters (5.65 million cubic feet) per year of commercial wood products. Total is planting 40,000 hectares with acacia trees which it says will capture 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 20 years. This represents around 2 per cent of Total’s annual emissions.

10 million tons over 20 years.

10 million tons over 20 years.