Guyana will join the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Forests (IDF) 2023 on Tuesday, March 21. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, this year’s theme ‘Forests and Health,’ calls for “giving, not just taking; recognising that healthy forests will bring healthy people.” International Day of…
-€5m grant from EU to improve forest sustainability, communities’ livelihoods His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s forests are not just standing trees, but important global assets that provide “global services”. To this extent, he said that Guyana is “very pleased” to sign a four-year €5m grant (approximately GY$1.1b)…
Guyana has received an over $1.1 billion (€ 5 million) grant from the European Union to maintain its forest and natural resources, as well as strengthen sustainable development specifically in Amerindian communities. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Deputy Secretary General of European Union Action Service, Helena Konig signed the billion-dollar…
Guyana is recognised globally for its efforts in preserving its pristine forest and natural resources, as the country has one of the lowest deforestation rates. With over 87 per cent forest cover, Guyana boasts one of the best forest management systems in the world. The United Kingdom’s Minister of State…