Rainforest Foundation UK congratulates Marc Ona Essangui

Rainforest Foundation UK congratulates Marc Ona Essangui, the president of their Gabonese partner Brainforest, with the Goldman Environmental Prize he has been awarded. Over the last 5 years Rainforest Foundation UK and Brainforest have developed a solid partnership for the preservation of Gabon's rainforests and the recognition of the rights of local and indigenous communities. Marc Ona has worked fought selflessly and courageously and has been at the forefront of environmental activism in Gabon.  Marc has campaigned in particular against the Belinga iron ore and hydropower project, which threatens to destroy the majestic Kongou Falls in Ivindo National Park.

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