Since 5 October 2026, Salonga National Park has taken centre stage in Brussels through an exhibition hosted in the rotunda of the European External Action Service (EEAS) at the headquarters of the European Union. Featuring around fifty works by artists Pedro Cebrián and Jean-Paul Rousseau, the exhibition seeks to raise awareness among diplomatic audiences and the wider European public of the vital importance of protecting the Congo Basin’s tropical forests and exceptional biodiversity.

Through monumental canvases, watercolours and other artistic creations, the two artists share the experiences and impressions gathered during their journeys deep into Salonga. Their works capture the grandeur of river landscapes, the richness of the rainforest and moments from the daily lives of local communities, while also highlighting the conservation challenges facing one of the world’s largest protected tropical forest national parks.

Open to both the diplomatic community and the general public, the exhibition serves as a powerful call for stronger collaboration between national stakeholders, international partners and local communities. It encourages a collective commitment to making environmental protection a global priority.

Running until 16 November, the Brussels exhibition builds on an initiative first launched in Kinshasa, where the artworks were created and unveiled in January 2026 at the Texaf-Bilembo Cultural Centre. Through the universal language of art, the Park’s authorities and the artists offer visitors an immersive encounter with an extraordinary natural heritage that remains largely unknown to many around the world.

This travelling exhibition may continue its journey to other international institutions, helping to bring greater visibility to Salonga and mobilise broader support for its long-term conservation.