On a positive note, the IUCN and WCMC, which released the report at the second meeting of the UN Intergovernmental Forum on Forests in Geneva this week, point out that 22 countries have already made a pledge to protect a minimum of 10 per cent of their forests by the year 2000. (newscientist.com)
Next week, the United States will become chair of the eight - nation Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum that aims to foster cooperation on research and policy in the far north. (science.sciencemag.org)
The modern - day Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum, evolved from the AEPS after nations realized a stronger body to help enforce environmental protections was needed. (sciencediplomacy.org)