Forum welcomes proposal for Leonel on speculation

The 18th Forum of Ministers and Ministers of environment of Latin America and the Caribbean included, among its decisions, the importance of taking into account the resolution of the United Nations, to address the excessive volatility of prices and speculation in food commodity markets.

In that regard decided to apply to the Convention of the United Nations in the fight against desertification, continue the process of implementation of the "strategy for Regional integrated finance for the mobilization and better use of resources aimed at combating desertification and drought in Latin America and the Caribbean". In addition, requested that you seeking the financial contribution required to start up the Multi-Agencial pre-investment fund for technical management of this strategy.

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the Minister of environment and natural resources of Dominican Republic, Ernesto Reyna Alcántara, highlighted in this u000aForum that the resolution taken by the UN Assembly following a proposal made by the Dominican President Leonel Fernández Reyna, constitutes an important step to alleviate the critical situation affecting the region of Latin America and the Caribbean.

"In the course of this event of delegates from different countries have desatacado how high prices of the commodities cause the reduction of welfare and quality of life of the poorest and most vulnerable in the region and how this affects the food security of the region," said Reyna.

The Forum included this United Nations resolution welcoming the proposal made by the delegation, and it was taken into account in decisions concerning consumption and sustainable production, regional financial strategy, and small island developing States, expressed a note.

Activity took place in this city to open a space of u000adialogue in the preparatory process towards the Río 20 Conference, identifying the priority issues for the region. The Río 20 Conference to be held in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 22 June 2012.

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