The reasons to refuse oil and gas in DRC
Why oppose oil?
Environmental, social and economic consequences push us to rethink our dependence on fossil fuels.
Environmental risks
Deforestation, water pollution and destruction of some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, including the Congo Basin.
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Forced displacement, violations of the rights of local communities and destruction of ancestral livelihoods.
Learn more→Campaign objectives
The NTSP coalition leads a coordinated strategy to block fossil fuel expansion and support sustainable alternatives in DRC.
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Inform and deconstruct
Make accessible information about the risks, impacts and false promises related to oil and gas.
Strengthen community resistance
Show that resistance to fossil fuel projects first comes from local communities, by supporting their ability to understand, decide and act autonomously.
Build citizen power
Support coordinated actions at local, national and international levels to influence political and economic decisions.
Block fossil fuel expansion
Slow down oil and gas exploration and exploitation in DRC through advocacy, mobilization and institutional pressure.
Promote credible alternatives
Highlight energy and economic models that are fair, sustainable and beneficial to populations, such as the Kivu-Kinshasa green corridor.
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Who are we?
Our Land Without Oil is a coalition of Congolese and international organizations mobilized against oil and gas projects in DRC. We support struggles led by communities and promote fair and sustainable alternatives.
Discover the coalition→Member organizations