Forest Protection, Economic Growth Must Go Together

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Forest Protection, Economic Growth Must Go Together

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The Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Stig Traavik, writes about protecting forests and economic growth going hand in hand.

Traavik states that Norway supports Indonesia's efforts in transforming into a green economic trajectory, where new jobs are created, but without further destruction of rainforests and biodiversity. According to Traavik, "Green growth represents new opportunities and a better future for us all."

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Federal Programs Related to - Environment, General/Other

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