From 7 to 9 October 2025, Brazzaville hosted an intensive data analysis training workshop on the R software, designed for twenty young researchers from Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Organized at the King Maya Hotel, the workshop was part of a joint effort led by the One Forest Vision (OFVi) initiative and the Central African Forests Research Network (R2FAC), with essential support from the French Embassy in Congo.

On September 25, 2025, the One Forest Vision (OFVi) initiative held its annual seminar on the Lavalette campus of CIRAD in Montpellier. The event brought together more than 100 participants, including around thirty who joined remotely from Gabon, Congo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The day was marked by rich scientific discussions, field experience feedback, and strategic reflections on the preservation of the Congo Basin’s tropical forests.

The One Forest Vision initiative is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Florence Palla as Chair of its Scientific Council for a two-year term. A recognized figure in both the regional and international scientific landscape, Florence Palla brings to this position valuable expertise and unwavering commitment to the tropical forests and biodiversity of the Congo Basin.