It was reported that eleven tropical rainforest countries met on Tuesday. Among them were: Indonesia, Brazil, Gabon, Costa Rica, Congo, Cameroon, Colombia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Peru and Democratic Republic of Congo.
At that ministerial meeting, held in Indonesia’s Bali province, they all agreed to commit to a sustainable forest management system.
The group otherwise known as F-11 said in a joint press statement that the tropical rainforests are home to diverse biological species and storehouses of genetic resources. The forests also serve as sources of livelihood and a repository of cultural heritage. The ministers emphasised that the forthcoming global climate talks in 2010 must include the issue of forests as an integral component.
Mr Marty Natalegawa, the Indonesian Foreign Minister that the meeting was very useful and productive. Other member countries were also able to share their experience on forestry issues. The topics covered in the meeting were biodiversity, climate change and sustainable forest management.
Belden Namah, the Papua New Guinea Forestry Minister said that all ministers in the meeting supported the initiatives for forest management practices.
“We support initiatives taken by the F-11 in the area of sustainable forest management,” said Namah.
It was also agreed in the meeting to admit Guatemala, Suriname and Guyana to the association.
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April 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
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