Philosophy
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2011 as the international year of forests to raise awareness on the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. The decision was taken by the UN General Assembly in recognition that forests and sustainable forest management can significantly contribute to sustainable development, poverty eradication and the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, which include the Millennium Development Goals.
The UN said concerted efforts should focus on raising awareness at all levels to strengthen conservation of forests.
Forests make up about 31% of the total landmass of the globe. The livelihood of an estimated 1.6 billion people is dependent on forests, while 300 million people live in forests. The secretariat of the United Nations Forum on Forests of the Development of Economic and Social Affairs of the Secretariat will serve as a focal point for the implementation of the year.
This is to be done in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests ' of which the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) serves as the chair ' and international, regional and sub-regional organisations.
The UN made a call for voluntary partnerships among member states, international organisations and major groups to facilitate and promote activities related to the year at local and national levels, including the creation of national committees or focal points in their respective countries.
- Henry David Thoreau...original "green" Person
Henry David Thoreau July 12th, 1817 to May 6th, 1862 "It’s Easy Being Green: Happy Birthday, Henry David Thoreau" July 13th, 2011 Center for American Progress Henry David Thoreau may have been born 194 years ago this Tuesday, July 12, 2011, but his...
- Zebrawood...one Of Many Endangered Species
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS Many years ago for recreation I worked in wood especially the semi-rare and rare species of lumber making the usual library table and book case. Fortunately in my city there was Paxton Lumber Company that specialized in...
- Celebrate A Single Tree...the "survivor Tree"
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS Oklahoma City National Memorial [Wikipedia] Survivor Tree...
- English Woods
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS "Privatising English forests could 'cost millions in lost tax revenues'" Profits from sale could be cancelled out because woodland owners are exempt from paying inheritance tax by Nidhi Prakash and John Vidal January...
- Commerce And Biodiversity
International Year of Biodiversity Indeed, commerce and the exploitation of raw materials will trip the balance of a biodiversity policy towards the negative...and maybe hasten the demise of humans too. "Losing biodiversity - Human beings under threat"...
Philosophy
International Year of Forests 2011
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2011 as the international year of forests to raise awareness on the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. The decision was taken by the UN General Assembly in recognition that forests and sustainable forest management can significantly contribute to sustainable development, poverty eradication and the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, which include the Millennium Development Goals.
The UN said concerted efforts should focus on raising awareness at all levels to strengthen conservation of forests.
Forests make up about 31% of the total landmass of the globe. The livelihood of an estimated 1.6 billion people is dependent on forests, while 300 million people live in forests. The secretariat of the United Nations Forum on Forests of the Development of Economic and Social Affairs of the Secretariat will serve as a focal point for the implementation of the year.
This is to be done in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests ' of which the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) serves as the chair ' and international, regional and sub-regional organisations.
The UN made a call for voluntary partnerships among member states, international organisations and major groups to facilitate and promote activities related to the year at local and national levels, including the creation of national committees or focal points in their respective countries.
- Henry David Thoreau...original "green" Person
Henry David Thoreau July 12th, 1817 to May 6th, 1862 "It’s Easy Being Green: Happy Birthday, Henry David Thoreau" July 13th, 2011 Center for American Progress Henry David Thoreau may have been born 194 years ago this Tuesday, July 12, 2011, but his...
- Zebrawood...one Of Many Endangered Species
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS Many years ago for recreation I worked in wood especially the semi-rare and rare species of lumber making the usual library table and book case. Fortunately in my city there was Paxton Lumber Company that specialized in...
- Celebrate A Single Tree...the "survivor Tree"
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS Oklahoma City National Memorial [Wikipedia] Survivor Tree...
- English Woods
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS "Privatising English forests could 'cost millions in lost tax revenues'" Profits from sale could be cancelled out because woodland owners are exempt from paying inheritance tax by Nidhi Prakash and John Vidal January...
- Commerce And Biodiversity
International Year of Biodiversity Indeed, commerce and the exploitation of raw materials will trip the balance of a biodiversity policy towards the negative...and maybe hasten the demise of humans too. "Losing biodiversity - Human beings under threat"...