UN deputy chief calls for strengthened IAF
May 21, 2015
DSG Jan Eliasson
At the opening of the eleventh session of the United Nations Forum on Forests, the Deputy Secretary-General, Jan Eliasson, called on delegates to work on agreeing a strengthened International Arrangement on Forests, which balanced ambition and practicality.
“A meaningful decision on strengthening the International Arrangement on Forests will put us on a path towards a greener economy and a more equitable and sustainable future for all,” said Mr. Eliasson said in remarks to the Forum.
UN News Article
UN News Centre published a news article on the speech delivered by Jan Eliasson.
Statement Jan Eliasson
The office of the Secretary General made Jan Eliasson’s statement available on their website.
Video Jan Eliasson
UN Web TV offers to view the deputy chiefs full speech on demand. The video is available underneath this paragraph.