The creation of special fuelwood zones in the DRC was recommended by an environmental society organization on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, celebrated on June 17 of each year.

"Wood energy is widely consumed in the DRC, but its management is opaque. This is why we are suggesting the creation of special wood energy zones to conserve our forests, create jobs, and contribute to the sustainable development of our country," said Mr. Giffen Ekodis, Minister of Spatial Planning and Logistics for the Student Coordination of the University of Kinshasa, during a conference-debate.

He indicated that the overall objective of this activity is to promote sustainable forest management while creating new jobs, restoring degraded lands and contributing to the overall sustainable development of the country.

Furthermore, Professor Augustin Nge, an expert in wood energy, said during his presentation on "the creation of special wood energy zones and socio-economic development in the DRC" that more than 90% of non-sustainable wood is used in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"Of all the wood fuel consumed by the DRC, more than 90% is unsustainable wood, meaning it comes from natural ecosystems such as forests and savannahs. As a result, the capacity of ecosystems is reduced, which is the basis of deforestation," he explained.