Situado en el noreste de la República Democrática del Congo, Yangambi es un paisaje forestal que sirve de centro de investigación para el estudio de la cuenca del Congo. Yangambi se está convirtiendo rápidamente en una referencia mundial sobre cómo los bosques gestionados de forma sostenible pueden servir de motor para el desarrollo local. Las actividades de investigación, restauración y agricultura climáticamente inteligentes están situando este paisaje en el centro de la innovación forestal.

ECREEE’s mandate is also perfectly aligned with the broader strategic goals of ECOWAS Vision 2020. It seeks to realize directly two of the components of this vision, namely: (1) ‘A region that anchors its development on sustainable development, including agricultural and mineral resource development strategy, and on planned agricultural and industrial strategies; a region that develops its infrastructure and makes services accessible to its citizens and enterprises.’ (2) ‘A region that conserves its environment and resources, promotes modes of equitable and sustainable development in economic, social and environmental fields; a region which brings its contribution to bear on resolution of the common problems and challenges confronting the planet.’