Dear allies, We are pleased to invite you to an international meeting organized as part of the Our Land Without Oil campaign, to be held on June 10, 2025, online via Zoom, with simultaneous interpretation in French and English. About the Our Land Without Oil Campaign Our Land Without Oil is a citizen-led campaign that firmly opposes the expansion of oil and gas projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). More information is available on our website: www.notreterresanspetrole.org Our struggle is being waged on several fronts: After the failed attempt to auction 27 oil blocks, the Congolese government launched a new map of 52 oil blocks, many of which are located in the Cuvette Centrale, one of the world’s largest peatland basins. This vital carbon reservoir is crucial for the global climate; exploiting it would release billions of tons of CO₂ and endanger ecosystems and Indigenous communities. In the Albertine Graben, a highly biodiverse region, oil blocks are being targeted for integration into the EACOP (East African Crude Oil Pipeline) megaproject. A petroleum resource-sharing agreement has already been signed between the DRC and Uganda, increasing the risk of unregulated cross-border exploitation. Three gas blocks are also part of this fossil fuel offensive. The Congolese government is currently seeking to allocate them to controversial companies involved in financial, environmental, and corruption scandals, as documented in our past investigations. This lack of transparency is deeply concerning and incompatible with responsible governance. Meanwhile, PERENCO, already active in Moanda (DRC), continues to extract oil under disastrous human and environmental conditions—without the free, prior, and informed consent of local communities. More recently, the Congolese government signed a new agreement with Trafigura Group, a multinational company already accused of large-scale pollution and human rights violations in several Global South countries. Why this meeting matters: Because we can no longer remain silent in the face of this triple threat – EACOP, PERENCO, and Trafigura – we invite you to join us to: • Learn more about the Our Land Without Oil campaign, • Be informed about the latest developments in the DRC, • Reflect and plan collective actions to stop these destructive projects. Practical information 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 🕐 Time: 4:00 PM (Kinshasa) | 3:00 PM (GMT) | 10:00 AM (New York) 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🔁 Interpretation: French / English 🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87815122838 We look forward to seeing you at this important meeting. Together, we can stand in the way of the destruction of our land, our lives, and our future. In solidarity, The Coordination Team – Our Land Without Oil 🌐 www.notreterresanspetrole.org