Observatoire De La Gouvernance Forestiere

Observatoire De La Gouvernance Forestiere is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The organization is focused on forest governance and environmental conservation efforts in Central Africa. Registered as a government contractor since March 31, 2022, with active registration until January 10, 2026, the entity has established itself as a key player in environmental and conservation-related grant activities, particularly in the Central African region.

The organization has been involved in significant federal grant awards, primarily through cooperative agreements with the United States Forest Service International Programs (USFS-IP) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE). Its primary grant award, received on September 9, 2022, involves providing logistical support for CARPE activities, with a project completion date of March 31, 2025. As a sub-grantee, Observatoire De La Gouvernance Forestiere has worked with prominent environmental organizations like African Wildlife Foundation and World Resources Institute. Their sub-grant work has focused on critical environmental initiatives, including enhancing law enforcement capacity to combat wildlife trafficking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and supporting independent forest governance monitoring. These grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and sustainable forest management in the Central African region.