Vermont Solar Development Pathways Stakeholder Kickoff Meeting March 6, 2014 Montpelier, VT.
PRODUCER PERSPECTIVES AND PATHWAYS FOR KEY STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
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PRODUCER PERSPECTIVES AND PATHWAYS FOR KEY STAKEHOLDER
GROUPS
Alhassan N. Attah (PhD)Consultant – Forest products marketing
Presentation outline
Trends in EU imports of Tropical
Timber
Causes and effects of change
Opportunities offered for STTC
Conclusion/Recommendations
EU imports of tropical timber
2008 2009 2010 2011 20120
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
LogssawntimberVeneerPlywood
Year
Valu
e(U
S$ 1
000)
What are the causes
• Growing concern for environment• Introduction regulations–EUTR/Lacey Act–Public Procurement Policies–FLEGT/VPAs
What are the effects
Changing trade flows- India and China
Domestic market
CONVERSIONS TO FARMS
Opportunities STTC
Market pull/transactions
Work with supply countriesBuild capacityCreate awareness
Use more of tropical timber
Conclusions• EU to leverage its purchasing power for
China and India to commit to trade in legal/sustainable timber
• Work with supply countries to minimise trade diversification
• Create awareness – spread the message
Recommendations Governments – use PPP put pressure on
emerging pull areas
Private sector – Responsible purchasing
NGO – advocacy for legal timber (FLEGT)
STTC – Collaborate in creating awareness
THANK YOU