WWF: Oil Exploration Threatens Africa's Billion Dollar World Heritage Site
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jul 31, 7:12PM CDT
Africa's oldest national park could be worth US $1.1 billion per year if developed sustainably, rather than being given over to potentially-damaging oil extraction, an analysis released by WWF today has found.
World Heritage Committee requests cancelation of Virunga oil permits
M2 - Tue Jun 18, 3:06AM CDT
The international body that oversees World Heritage Sites today requested the cancellation of oil exploration permits in Virunga National Park, some of which are currently held by international petroleum conglomerates, including UK-based Soco International PLC and French oil giant Total SA.