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Day
2: Tuesday,
5 March
On
the second day of UNFF-2, delegates spent the morning discussing
possible elements for a ministerial message from UNFF-2 to
WSSD. In the afternoon, participants resumed the debate on
the draft terms of reference of the ad hoc working
groups.
Left:
Jag Maini, Head of the UNFF Secretariat; Patricia Chaves (Costa
Rica), Chair of the discussions on the draft terms of reference
of the ad hoc working groups; and Mia Soderlund, UNFF
Secretariat; at the dais of the UN General Assembly Hall during
the afternoon session.
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| Ministerial
message from UNFF-2 to WSSD |
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Ositadinma
Anaedu, (Nigeria)
presided over the discussions on input to the WSSD. |
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The US stated that the message to WSSD should be made of
two basics parts: general conclusion and recommendations
based on international experiences in forestry since UNCED,
and a second part addressing partnerships being proposed
as initiatives and actions which will be announced and showcased
in Johannesburg.
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to the US's statement |
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| Spain,
for the EU, stated that the current text was not ambitious
enough, nor broad enough in scope. He expressed his strong
preference that the statement be political in nature and
should contain strong commitments. He then went on to describe
the specific points and commitments that he would like to
see included. |
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| Canada
said that the ministerial message should request that the
WSSD pay attention to the consequences of current consumption
and production patterns on sustainable development; and
use concepts such as "ecological footprints" to
help address the consequences of current patterns. |
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China
said the message should reiterate Chapter 11 of Agenda 21,
and highlight the important role of forestry in poverty
alleviation and economics development. . |
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India said that the only outcome of WSSD should be the general
"Johannesburg Declaration" and not several declarations
to specific agreements.
Listen
to India's statement |
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Turkey
noted that no country could face the problems of sustainable
forest management alone, and called for more partnerships
and enhanced cooperation. |
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| Ghana
emphasized the need for special attention to forestry issues
in Africa, and noted that illegal logging and law enforcement
represent important opportunities for capacity building.
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Knut Øistad (Norway) has a quick word with Jag Maini,
Head of the UNFF Secretariat (above center) while
Ivan Šimonovic, ECOSOC President shakes hands with Anaedu
(far right of the photo on the right). |
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Venezuela, on behalf of the G-77/China, said that the ministerial
declaration should endorse the plans of action adopted at
regional forums, and reiterated the Group's desire for emphasis
on implementation.
Listen
to the G77-China's statement |
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Zealand also believed the ministerial message at UNFF-2
should be comprised of two parts: one which provides direction
to the UNFF, and a second which should constitute an input
to WSSD. He noted that there will likely only be two or
three paragraphs available for forests issues in the Johannesburg
Declaration, and urged for concisiveness and elegance.
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| Switzerland
enumerated its four desired elements for the ministerial
declaration: multiple dimensions of forestry for sustainable
development, the need to address forests comprehensively
(cross-sectoral approach), highlighting progress since UNCED,
and receiving a "boost" from WSSD to UNFF process.
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Indonesia said that the message should deal with political
strategy, which can boost commitment to implementation,
and should not mention technical issues. He urged delegates
to resist the temptation to address all issues related to
forestry, and said controversial issues should be avoided.
Listen
to Indonesia's statement |
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Greenpeace, in conjunction with the members of the Global
Forest Coalition, said there was a need to emphasize conservation
as a basis for sustainable use, address the underlying causes
and cross-cutting issues responsible for forest loss, and
focus on primary forest. Noting participants' agreement
that forestry does not figure high on the international
political agenda, she called for closer cooperation with
the CBD.
Listen
to the NGOs' statement |
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