The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) was honored to host H.E. Mr. Gustavo Makanaky, Ambassador of Colombia to Japan, at its Secretariat. He was warmly received by the ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru, and their discussions centered on strengthening collaboration in sustainable forest management.
A key topic of discussion was the progress of the ITTO project PD916/21 Rev.2 (F): Pilot Sustainable Management Systems for Secondary Natural Forests in the Collective Afro-descendant Community Territory of the Bajo Calima Community Council, Municipality of Buenaventura, Colombia. This initiative aims to promote sustainable forest management while strengthening the livelihoods of local Afro-descendant communities through responsible resource use and conservation practices.
