Notre Terre Sans Pétrole
A pan-African coalition united against fossil fuel expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Notre Terre Sans Pétrole
Notre Terre Sans Pétrole (NTSP) is a campaign led by organisations and actors committed to ending oil and gas expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It calls for the abandonment of all new hydrocarbon exploitation projects (oil and gas) and for a halt to the expansion of existing projects, while defending energy alternatives that respect the environment, the rights of local communities and the general interest.
It brings together more than 210 signatory organisations around a shared ambition: to promote a different development trajectory for the DRC, grounded in environmental justice, civic participation, the protection of territories and sustainable choices in the service of people.
Our objectives
No to oil and gas projects
Oppose all new oil or gas projects in the DRC and the expansion of existing ones, while promoting clean energy.
Communication and awareness
Inform, raise awareness and alert on the impacts of oil and gas exploitation in the DRC and beyond.
Alternatives
Encourage the development of sustainable energy solutions adapted to the needs of local communities.
Our values
Climate and social justice
The climate crisis hits first those least responsible and deepens social, environmental and territorial inequalities. We defend a justice that recognises them and responds.
People's sovereignty
Communities must be able to decide the future of their lands, resources and territories.
Protection of communities and territories
We defend the men and women, and their lands, waters, forests and living places against threats linked to fossil fuel expansion.
Just transition
We defend alternatives that protect territories and meet the needs of people.
Our functioning
Notre Terre Sans Pétrole brings together organisations that share a clear objective: to end the expansion of fossil fuels in the DRC and defend just alternatives.
The campaign unites organisations that endorse the founding declaration and engage, at different levels, in its mobilisations, advocacy actions, research work and public actions.
The current declaration calls in particular for the definitive abandonment of all new projects for the granting of hydrocarbon exploitation rights and the cancellation of already-signed gas contracts targeted by the campaign.
The declaration calls for the abandonment of all new hydrocarbon projects and the cancellation of gas contracts.
If you wish to join the campaign, sign the declaration and contact us.
Congolese leadership
The campaign is led by Congolese organisations, close to the realities on the ground and priorities defined in the DRC.
Impacted communities
The affected communities are at the heart of the campaign. They participate in mobilisations, carry their demands and help define the priorities of struggles on their territories.
International network
More than 210 signatory organisations in the DRC and around the world actively participate in the campaign, through mobilisation, advocacy, research and public actions.
Mobilisation and advocacy
The campaign combines non-violent mobilisations, awareness-raising, public communication and advocacy to challenge authorities, inform public opinion and strengthen resistance to fossil fuel expansion.
Research and justice
The campaign produces documentation, analysis and research content to support its positions, fuel public debate and, where relevant, support legal or contentious proceedings.
Coalition organisations
Over 40 member organisations joining forces to protect the lands and communities of the DRC.