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Joseph-Antoine Nzinga Mvemba, Benjamin Mbenza Longo, Christian Semo Matondo, Augustin Okwe Nge.

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This study aims to document the current status, magnitude, and evolution dynamics of public urban green spaces in Kinshasa, and to highlight the factors associated with their destruction and land grabbing, as well as their implications for the living environment. A cross-sectional analytical survey was conducted in four communes (Gombe, Kalamu, Matete, and N’Djili) using a probabilistic sample of 240 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews and analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings show that a total of 375.65 ha of green spaces had been planned, of which 195.44 ha (52.03%) have been destroyed or illegally occupied, while 180.21 ha (47.97%) still remain but are under continuous land pressure. These results indicate a significant decline of Kinshasa’s urban green infrastructure, which may increase environmental vulnerability and deteriorate overall living conditions. The study therefore emphasises the need to strengthen land governance and urban planning mechanisms in order to ensure the longterm protection of public green spaces in Kinshasa.

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