As part of the FORETS project, financed by the European Union and implemented by CIFOR, R&SD, in consortium with Statera, is leading a rehabilitation project in Kisangani.

A former warehouse belonging to the Faculty of Science at the University of Kisangani is being transformed into a modern science center, to house two specialized laboratories:

• an area dedicated to in vitro culture,
• another dedicated to geosciences.

Work is currently underway on the in vitro culture zone, while the geosciences zone will be developed at a later stage.
This project is part of a drive to strengthen local scientific research capabilities and support training in key areas for the region.