Panama promotes sustainable forest management through strategic alliances
The conference made it clear that it is not only about conserving forests, but also about ensuring that economic activities related to forest resources are carried out in a sustainable manner. The focus is on using the resources in a rational way, ensuring long-term benefits for the environment, society and the economy.
- September 10, 2024
- 10:36 am
Emily Sánchez
In an effort to promote sustainable forest management and more responsible trade in Panama, some 50 communicators participated in a workshop organized by the Forestry Directorate (DIFOR) of the Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE).
At the event sponsored by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), the importance of forest products coming from legal sources and responsibly managed forests was highlighted.
The event made it clear that it's not just about conserving forests but also ensuring that economic activities related to forest resources are carried out sustainably. The focus is on utilizing resources rationally, guaranteeing long-term benefits for the environment, society, and economy.
During the workshop, experts from the Ministry of Environment emphasized that proper forest management not only aids in the country's economic development but also in environmental sustainability. Additionally, the importance of traceability and legality in forest activities was discussed, ensuring that the trade of these products has a positive and lasting impact.
The main topics included sustainable forest management and its impact on ecosystem conservation, traceability in forest product trade, and the properties of the most important wood species in the country.
The event was not only theoretical but also included 10 business tables where 40 representatives from the forestry sector established strategic alliances between wood buyers and sellers, promoting legal and sustainable trade and creating new opportunities in the Panamanian market.
Additionally, the Ministry of Environment took the opportunity to launch the second phase of the Legal Timber Network, an initiative aimed at consolidating a network among producers, marketers, and consumers to ensure that forest product trade in the country is fair and responsible.
According to data shared by DIFOR, using statistics from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), the forestry sector has contributed 0.20% to Panama's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2010 and 2023, representing an average of 114.9 million balboas during that period.
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