Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Mr. Yuson’s speech opened the PEFC General Assembly on the final day of the 2015 Forest Certification Week, which brought together over 130 participants from more than 40 countries around the world.
“Since the beginning, BWI has been a proud partner with PEFC,” said Ambet Yuson, General Secretary of BWI, during his keynote speech at the 20th PEFC General Assembly. “As the focal point for Agenda 21 forest workers within the UN structure and as the representative for 15 million workers who depend on sustainable forest management and sustainable forest products for their livelihoods, I congratulate you for what you have achieved and for what lies ahead.” He concluded further.
Mr. Yuson highlighted the role that poverty and inequality play as drivers of deforestation, emphasizing the vital importance of strong social requirements within sustainable forest management. Through his speech he was able to make understand the priority of sustainable forest and de-forestation. At the General Assembly he said that he looks forward with greatest anticipation to have his organization work with PEFC. Together, BWI and PEFC could be a formidable force for social and environmental justice.
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