The Special Event is being convened to mark the adoption of this historic agreement on international forest policy and ooperation. The Instrument is the first of its kind, and reflects the strong international commitment to promote implementation of sustainable forest management through a new, more holistic approach that brings all stakeholders together.
Opening Statement: H.E. Dr. Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly
Statements by the UN Secretariat:
Mr. Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General, DESA and
Mr. Pekka Patosaari, Director, United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat
Statements by the Regional Groups:
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High-level representative from African States (name tba),
H.E. Ambassador Ali'ioaiga Feturi Flisaia, Permanent Representative of the Independent State of Samoa to the United Nations,
H.E. Mr. Martin Roze, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Ambassador Camillo Gonsalves, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Ihe United Nations and
H.E. Ms. Ursula Heinen, Parlamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection. Germany
Statements by former and current United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Bureau Chairs:
Mr. Hans Hoogeveen, Director of International Affairs,
Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food, The Netherlands and
Dr. Boen M. Purnama, Secretary General, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia.
Members of the Permanent Missions, Secreteriat Staff, Representatives of Intergovernmental and accredited Non-governmental Organizations and Media are Invited to attend.
