Developing nations of "Rainforest Coalition" agree to avoid deforestation

[Judi Lynn]

Developing nations of "Rainforest Coalition" agree to avoid deforestation

www.chinaview.cn 2008-07-30 10:30:48

LIMA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Representatives of 27 developing countries, members of the so called "Rainforest Coalition", agreed on Tuesday to reduce gas emissions and avoid deforestation.

According to reports from La Paz, Bolivia's administrative capital, the countries reached the agreement at their two-day meeting in the city of Santa Cruz, which began Monday.

The delegates agreed on the need for rich nations to recognize the efforts made by developing countries to reduce gas emissions, and to avoid the destruction and degradation of forests.

According to the agreement, member countries will consolidate their stand in their negotiations with developed countries in 2009.

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