Santos aims to create fund for Colombia’s post-conflict ecosystem
Santos aims to create fund for Colombia’s post-conflict ecosystem
Sep 25, 2014 posted by Matthew Sterne
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday suggested an initiative to recuperate the wildlife and environment following decades of armed conflict.
The president suggested the initiative could be implemented following the conclusion of ongoing peace negotiations between the government and the country’s largest rebel group, the FARC, in Cuba.
The head of state made the suggestion to the Norwegian prime minister, Erna Solberg, whose country is guarantor of the peace talks.
Santos said that the fund could be similar to what “the Norwegians had in Brazil, an ecosystem-related post-conflict fund, to grant many people a livelihood.” Such an initiative could enable sustainable development to advance peace, said the Colombian president.
More:
http://colombiareports.co/president-santos-aims-create-fund-colombias-post-conflict-ecosystem/
LA forum:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110833837
