President Jagdeo of Guyana has asked for the UKs support to protect his countrys forests. Is there a connection with this deal?
This deal is in keeping with President Jagdeo’s visionary approach to safeguarding all the forests of Guyana, but it is not related. Can this model be applied beyond Iwokrama? Absolutely. Many forests around the world urgently require protection. If the Iwokrama model is successful, this partnership will prove that conserving forests can be more valuable than converting them for other uses.