Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Scientific-Research-on-Tropical-Peatland-in-the-Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-27MZIFJXKCV5X.htmlConceptually similarScientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR8L4Completed★★★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR7G7Completed★★★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR8MFCompleted★★★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR7GUCompleted★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR8L7Completed★★★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR7GECompleted★★★★★★Congo Basin Experts from the UK and DRC take first samples from the PeatlandGP0STR8JACompleted★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR8NACompleted★★★★Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoGP0STR8L9Completed★★★★View AllGP0STR7F7Scientific Research on Tropical Peatland in the Democratic Republic of CongoValentin Engabo (Community Leader Lokolama ) and Dr. Simon Lewis (Prof. Global Change Science from University of Leeds, UK) have a look on satellite data and compare their findings of the expedition with their experience in the field. A team from Greenpeace Africa are working with local partners to conduct scientific research in the village of Lokolama, 45 km from Mbandaka. The team aim to identify the presence of tropical peatlands in the region, and to measure its depth.Locations:Africa-Democratic Republic of the Congo-Équateur-LokolamaDate:28 Oct, 2017Credit:© Kevin McElvaney / GreenpeaceMaximum size:6422px X 4286pxKeywords:Day-Forests (campaign title)-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Maps-Men-Outdoors-Peatland-Rear view-Research-Scientists-Teachers-Two peopleShoot:Peatland Forest in the Democratic Republic of the CongoDocumentation of ground-level research into satellite data on vast peatland areas recently discovered by scientists in the swamps of the Congo Basin rainforest, as well as affected communities and the natural environment. The most carbon-rich tropical region in the world is estimated to store the equivalent of three years’ worth of total global fossil fuel.Related Collections:Congo Basin Peatland Documentation (Photos & Video)
