According to the World Bank, DRC is one of the five poorest countries in the world. Many poor countries argue that climate mitigation efforts prevent them from developing industries and benefitting from their resources in the ways that rich countries have. Should extractive activities be restricted in these sites of global importance for conservation and carbon sequestration? Should richer countries compensate these countries for foregoing some economic activities in favor of conservation? You may express your opinions in this response, but use concepts from the film and class to back up your arguments. In your answer, note the responsibilities placed on the rangers of Virunga and the surrounding community to protect Virunga. Also note specific global impacts associated with loss of this forest and expansion of oil production