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Fostering collaboration between IRSG and FTA for Sustainable Natural Rubber
The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) and the Forests, Trees and Agroforestry research program of the CGIAR (FTA) led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) have decided to collaborate on issues related to the sustainability of natural rubber production in order to support sustainable development of the natural rubber economy.
The two organizations signed a Letter of Intent establishing a collaboration to mobilize the work conducted in both organizations to work jointly on all dimensions of sustainability in relation to the rubber economy. These activities could lead to joint proposals for resource mobilization to support countries and actors.
“This is a very important collaboration for IRSG –said Salvatore Pinizzotto, IRSG Secretary General -as it will give us the opportunity to further develop activities that could be of support for the IRSG sustainability agenda that has been unveiled by the organisation in March 2019”.
The Forests, Trees and Agroforestry research program of the CGIAR (FTA) has identified plantations, their development and sustainability as a research priority. “As the latest World Rubber Summit organized by IRSG last March has shown, the rubber sector is at a turning point, and is now quite conscious of the need to embrace a more sustainable future. A program like FTA can support the sector and its stakeholders with evidence-based solutions towards sustainability. We’re glad to cooperate with IRSG for this”, said Vincent Gitz, FTA Director, CIFOR.
For more information
Salvatore Pinizzotto
Secretary-General, IRSG
Tel: +65 6588 0463
Email:secgen@rubberstudy.com
www.rubberstudy.com
Vincent Gitz
FTA Director, CIFOR
Tel: +62 251 8622622
Email: V.Gitz@cgiar.org
www.cifor.org