AUC and FAO commemorate International Day of Forests

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 20, 2015 – The African Union Commission (AUC), and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), today jointly commemorated the International Day of Forests, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Speaking during the event, H.E. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA) noted that the commemoration was not only about recalling the benefits of forests but equally about raising awareness on the dangers facing the global forest cover especially in developing countries.

“The role of forests is increasingly being recognized in efforts to adapt to, and mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. Deforestation and forest degradation accounts for about 18 per cent of global emission of carbon oxide.  Thus, controlling this source of emission is a crucial step in averting further global warming,” she said.

Mrs. Tumusiime recalled that in June 2014, the AU Assembly called for the development of a Regional Framework on Sustainable Forest Management in Africa and that in implementing that land-mark decision, the AU Commission, in collaboration with FAO Regional Office for Africa, is elaborating a Sustainable Forest Management Framework for the continent, which would contribute to laying a strong foundation for the rational utilization and management of Africa’s forest heritage.   

Ms. Susan Minae, on behalf of the FAO Assistant Director General and Regional Representative for Africa, reiterated that Africa could meet its obligation to the international community on climate change mitigation if it could successfully and sustainably manage and develop its forest resources. She emphasized that: “As sources of energy, food and feed, Africa’s various forest types contribute significantly to food and nutrition security and to social protection, thereby enhancing adaptation to climate change at national and local levels”.

Officially launching the commemoration, which falls on 21 March, H.E Diallo Amina Djibo, Niger’s Ambassador to the AU and Vice Chair of the Permanent Representatives Committee said, the preservation of forests is cardinal as they are an important source of resources and livelihood.

She encouraged all African countries to do more for the social and economic development of their populations and for environmental sustainability.

THE TANZANIA HIGH COMMISSIONER’S SECRETARY IN LONDON WINS A UK DIPLOMATIC AWARD

Miss  Rose  Kiondo ,  the  High  Commissioner’s secretary  has  won  a diplomatic  award  in  London  in  the  category  of : Overall Best Customer Experience Award   in the Professional & Government Services & Utilities Section

Out  of  the  52 High  commissions in  London  and  embassies  we  surveyed,   her    office  was found  leading  at  the  forefront  of delivering a leading customer experience.

The  two  things  that  stood  out  during  the  deliberations in  her   case  were:

•             Tanzanians/Customers at the Heart

•             Listening & Responding

And  as a result  there has been   clear  benefits in the  Mission in  terms of the  growth of  the  relationship  between  the  office  of  the  High  Commissioner and the  outside  world  through   customer engagement.

Present  was  H.E  Peter  Kallaghe-Tanzania  High  commissioner  London  and  mr  Blackson Bayewumi  -president  of  the  Commonwealth youth  Foundation

These  awards  are  organised  annually  by  Newdeal  Africa  and  Ben  television-London

Chinese Ambassador present Credentials to AUC Chairperson

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13 January, 2014: “Today marks an historic point in the relationship between the African Union and the People’s Republic of China. Both the AU and China are looking forward to broadening and deepening our relations.” The African Union Commission Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said on Friday, 13 March, 2015 while receiving the Letter of Credence from Mr. Kuang Weilin, the newly appointed Ambassador to the African Union from the People’s Republic of China. 

China established a dedicated mission and appointed an Ambassador to the African Union to facilitate the implementation of the MoU signed with the AU on 27 January 2015, on the margins of the 24^th AU Summit of Heads of State and Government. The MoU will allow the construction of railways, airways, highways and industralisation to accelerate Africa’s integration within the framework of Agenda 2063.

“With the growing population and availability of resources, cooperation with the People’s Republic of China will serve as a driving force for many other development projects in the future,” said Dr. Dlamini Zuma, emphasizing the main objectives of the MoU.

On his part, the new Chinese Ambassador said the event was a milestone, given the historic opportunities available to both Africa and China. “While China is working very hard to upgrade its industries, China and Africa can work together to take advantage of these opportunities. We will work together to convert our friendship into benefits for the continent.” Mr. Kuang Weilin said.

Speaking during a media briefing, both the AU Commission Chairperson and the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador announced that a technical team from the AU will soon travel to China to get firsthand experiences of Chinese infrastructure and industries.

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