
Batwa Eco-Leadership and Resilience Project: Strengthening Indigenous Climate Leadership in Itombwe
The Batwa Eco-Leadership and Resilience Project, implemented by VIFILED ASBL in the Itombwe Nature Reserve landscape (South Kivu, DRC), represents a transformative community-led initiative at the intersection of climate justice, Indigenous rights, and youth leadership. Over the implementation period (August 2025 – April 2026), the project has contributed to strengthening




