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Highlights from Monday, 11 December |
On Monday, 11 December, the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) open-ended ad hoc expert group (AHEG) on the consideration of the content of the non-legally binding instrument (NLBI) on all types of forests convened at UN Headquarters in New York. In the morning and afternoon plenary sessions, delegates addressed organizational matters, heard opening statements and considered the draft composite text of the NLBI. In the afternoon, a panel discussion was held to clarify legal and financial issues relating to the NLBI. |
Press Conference: Briefing on the work of the expert group drafting a new international agreement to manage the world's forests: Pekka Patosaari, Director, UN Forum on` Forests Secretariat, expert group Chair Hans Hoogeveen (Netherlands), and Vice-Chair Hamidon Ali (Malaysia) |
Pekka Patosaari, UNFF Director, and Chair Hans Hoogeveen during the opening plenary |
Panel discussion: This panel discussion aimed to clarify legal and financial issues relating to an NLBI. |
Charles di Leva, World Bank, Francisco Rezek, former judge, International Court of Justice, Pekka Patosaari, UNFF Director, Facilitator Daniela Simioni, Office of the UN Secretary-General, Chair Hans Hoogeveen, and Markku Simula, forest expert. |
Francisco Rezek, former judge, International Court of Justice, outlined the historical context of non-binding agreements and clarified the legal aspects of an NBLI.
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Charles di Leva, World Bank, underscored increased understanding of the linkages between global forests and climate change, and payment for ecosystem services, since the adoption of the Rio Forest Principles.
Markku Simula, forest expert, made a presentation on financing of SFM, highlighting the important role of private sector investment.
Daniela Simioni, Office of the UN Secretary-General, facilitated the panel discussion,
and highlighted the gender perspective on forests, the nexus between gender, energy and forests and the role of women in SFM.
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