20.03.2026
The ATIBT country manager in the Republic of Congo, Alain Bertin Tiotsop, recently gave an interview to the newspaper La Semaine Africaine on the importance of tropical forests and the challenges of their sustainable management.
In this interview, Alain Bertin Tiotsop highlights the major role played by tropical forests in maintaining the planet's balance, particularly in terms of climate, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Tropical forests are essential ecosystems that help regulate the climate and are home to a significant proportion of the world's biodiversity.
The interview also highlights the challenges facing the countries of the Congo Basin: reconciling forest conservation, economic development, and sustainable resource management. It emphasizes the importance of strengthening forest policies, governance, and responsible management practices to ensure the sustainability of these ecosystems. Through this statement, ATIBT reaffirms its commitment to the sustainable management of tropical forests, based on responsible practices, certification, and dialogue between stakeholders in the sector. Read the full interview:
ATIBT channel on YouTube
ATIBT channel on YouTube
