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NATIONAL PROGRAM

TOTONGA HORIZON 2030

TOTONGA

The UN and its partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo are working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: 17 global, interconnected, and ambitious goals to address the development challenges faced by populations.

Green Congo, through its national sustainable development project called TO TONGA, aims to align with the DRC’s vision as a “solution country” to the problem of global warming.

To achieve this, the TO TONGA project will have four strategic priorities (SPs):
Build social housing
Build refugee camps
Build schools and hospitals
Green energy infrastructure

NATIONAL TOTONGA SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT

Social housing is an essential part of providing affordable and secure housing for low-income and vulnerable people at risk of homelessness. Social housing can also help reduce housing-related stress and improve tenants’ physical and mental health.

When building social housing, it is important to consider local and economic opportunities as well as real needs for access to housing in the contemporary context. Architects can use these materials to create better social housing that is both sustainable and affordable.

To achieve this goal, we must take several steps. First, to build social housing, we will need to partner with government agencies, community organizations, private developers, and donors who can provide funding, land, expertise, and support.

Consult with local communities and potential beneficiaries to ensure the housing meets their needs and preferences.

NATIONAL TOTONGA REFUGEE CAMP PROJECT

Refugee camps are temporary shelters for people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or natural disasters.

Refugee camps can provide basic services such as food, water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and protection to the displaced population.

We must take into account local and economic opportunities as well as real needs for access to housing in the contemporary context.

Green Congo will coordinate with humanitarian agencies such as the UNHCR, the Red Cross, and other NGOs with experience and resources in managing such situations for the construction of refugee camps.

This will be done while taking into account international standards and guidelines for camp design, management, and security.

NATIONAL TOTONGA SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS PROJECT

Schools and hospitals are vital infrastructures for improving the quality of life and well-being of the population. Schools can provide education, skills, and opportunities to children and young people, while hospitals can provide healthcare, prevention, and treatment for various illnesses and injuries.

When building environmentally friendly schools and hospitals, it is important to consider many factors, such as the type of terrain, climate, environmental and risk factors, nearby natural ecosystems, and the characteristics of the community in which the school operates.

One way to make schools environmentally friendly is to transform their lighting, ventilation, and thermal and acoustic comfort to meet environmental criteria while also promoting the academic process.
Another approach is to use the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) framework to build schools that meet certain sustainability criteria.

Green Congo plans to build schools and hospitals, conducting a needs assessment to identify gaps and priorities in existing facilities and services, and also collaborating with local authorities, ministries of education and health, professional associations, and community leaders who can assist in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.

NATIONAL toTONGA GREEN ENERGY PROJECT

Green energy infrastructure refers to the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydropower, or biomass, to produce electricity or heat. Green energy infrastructure can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen energy security, and create jobs and income for the local population.

In Congo, it is important to diversify the energy mix to no longer rely 95% on bioenergy. One way to do this is to invest in renewable energy sources such as hydropower, biomass, solar, and geothermal energy.

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA), Congo had only 20 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2020. However, there are investment opportunities in renewable energy in Congo. For example, a massive off-grid solar project is underway to power three cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

To build green energy infrastructure, Green Congo must conduct a feasibility study to assess the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of potential options.

We will also need to engage with energy regulators, utilities, investors, and consumers who can facilitate the integration of green energy into existing or off-grid systems.
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