| The Low Carbon Development strategy,Cheap Jerseys From China, will be launched today by President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Conference Center.The day-long activity will bring together a broad cross-section of Guyanese.Speaking with the media late last week, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, said that the strategy focuses on new paradigms of development, including the emphasis on low-carbon economic growth and sustainability.However, in the particular model that President Jagdeo will launch today, there will be emphasis on a direct response to address climate change, since that is a major prerequisite for development in Guyana, as well as for sustainable environmental health for the world.The strategy itself follows in the footsteps of the earlier related work that dealt with incentivizing avoided deforestation.According to Dr. Luncheon, the initiative will address food and energy security, as well as the international intervention of adaptation and mitigation to climate change.The intention, he said, is to have the strategy fully discussed within the next three months.Dr. Luncheon stated that following consultation, which will begin today, the strategy document will be tabled in Parliament.This consultation will be extended to the sub-national locations, communities in the hinterland where stakeholders live and carry out their businesses, Luncheon said.At the end of this process, he noted, Guyana’s position is intended to be part of the country’s contributions at the Copenhagen meeting,Wholesale Soccer Jerseys, to address reform to the Kyoto protocol.Meanwhile, in a statement issued yesterday, the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) express its full support to the initiative.“We understand that through climate changes, great risks exist in this beautiful region in the form of prolonged dry weather,Cheap Jerseys, food shortages and scarce water supplies which will undoubtedly affect the lives of everyone, including tourists.”As such, the statement said, the RCCI appreciate the vision and tireless efforts that the President is making,Brian Poole Falcons Jersey UK, not only for Guyana but for the world.“We agree that this will undoubtedly expand and provide economic opportunities for the future development of the indigenous communities, not only for Region 9, but all hinterland communities.”Guyana’s efforts in lobbying for provision of incentives for the preservation of rainforests, have been noticed by many international agencies.Guyana, among others, has been arguing that there is a need to refashion the Kyoto Protocol.President Jagdeo has been one of the frontrunners in lobbying for the successor agreement for the Kyoto Protocol to have a provision that adequately provides incentives for the preservation of rainforests.The rainforest serves a vital role in the world, in averting climate change and preserving biodiversity, but according to the President, it is unfortunate that the services provided by the rainforests of the world are not remunerated, and this has to change for equality’s sake.On last December 5, President Jagdeo launched Guyana’s report on ‘Creating Incentives to Avoid Deforestation.’During the launching, the Head of State pointed out that Guyana can earn between $4.3B and $23.4B, depending on movement of commodity prices, with a most likely estimate of $5.8B, if the country aggressively pursues economically rational land use opportunities.The great majority of Guyana’s forests,Cheap China Jerseys Authentic, he said, are suitable for timber extraction. There are large sub-surface mineral deposits within the forest, and rising agricultural commodity prices increase the potential returns to alternative forms of land use, all increasing the opportunity cost of leaving the forest alone.The President highlighted Guyana’s past, present and future endeavors and gains, once the land use opportunities are utilized properly.According to the Head of State, the country has a strong track record in sustainable forestry practices. He added that economic pressures to increase value from forest resources in Guyana are growing.Guyana’s report on ‘Creating Incentives to Avoid Deforestation’ was presented to the Climate Change Conference in Poznan,Babe Ruth Jersey, Poland. |
