IP censured : The IIFB walk out of the Working Group on Protected Areas

Rome, February 14 2008. The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity decided to walk out of the Working Group on Protected Areas of the Convention on Biodiversity this morning as they were not able to participate effectively. An increasing number of NGOs is formally supporting their decision. Following this link you’ll find an important statement on this subject. You can also visit the latest news on this development at www.indigenousstatement.blogspot.com. More expressions of support are welcome, please send them to mrinalini_rai(at)yahoo(dot)com with a copy to Simone Lovera : simonelovera@yahoo.com