Statement

Opening Statement of Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, to the Fourth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on the Review of the Expanded Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity, FAO, Rome, 28 May 2007

I am honoured to address the distinguished participants in the fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Review of the Implementation of the Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity. This meeting is held at a crucial time. The ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, to be held in less than one year from now in Bonn, Germany, will rely on your advice when it carries out the in-depth review of the programme of work.

Publication Date
2007-05-28