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Source: The post is based on the article “International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)” published in “Down To Earth” on 21st November 2023.
Why in the News?
The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) being held in Thailand recently concluded.
What is the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC)?
International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) is the governing body of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Aim: To promote sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests.
Meeting: At least once a year.
What is the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)?
| Specifications | Details |
| Type | Intergovernmental Organization |
| Constituted in | 1986 |
| Aim | Developing internationally agreed policy guidelines and norms to encourage sustainable forest management (SFM) and sustainable tropical timber industries and trade. |
| Members | 85 (37 producing and 38 consuming members) – Membership represents about 90% of the global tropical timber trade and more than 80% of the world’s tropical forests. |
| India | India is one of the producing member |
| Headquarters | Yokohama, Japan |
UPSC Syllabus: International Organisations
