Congolese forestry and agricultural law course
This course equips you with essential Congolese laws on forestry and farming to develop lawful and sustainable projects in the DRC. Cover land ownership, required permits, community consent processes like FPIC, wood tracking systems, and strategies to reduce legal, social, and environmental risks, ensuring your ventures remain compliant, viable, and free from disputes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain key legal knowledge for responsible operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including land rights, forest types, and rules for changing land use or harvesting timber. Master securing approvals, creating proper FPIC and engagement methods, handling community and ecological risks, and using compliance strategies to safeguard projects, partners, and future investments.
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Develop skills
- Map DRC land and forests to classify areas and steer clear of restricted zones.
- Ensure farm compliance by obtaining permits, conducting impact assessments, and maintaining proper records.
- Develop timber legality expertise to get logging approvals, track supply chains, and identify unlawful activities.
- Handle community rights and FPIC through equitable engagement and benefit agreements.
- Mitigate risks in DRC operations to minimise legal, social, and environmental threats for cooperatives.
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