1st KOLI FORUM ON NATURAL RESOURCES

The Koli Forum aims to formulate new, long-term solutions for the management of natural resources – the Theses of Koli - serving to influence the decision-makers who shape our common future. The first Koli Theses were published on 24 October 2009.

I Thesis
The challenge facing the Earth is that of the use of declining natural resources, while population and consumption are simultaneously increasing. Europe has a shortage of non-renewable resources but there is high potential from renewable ones. Among these, forests offer key potential in meeting the needs of society sustainably whilst fighting climate change. >>

II Thesis
Europe has the right mind-set and is ethically well placed  to offer leadership in global discussion and technological innovation and development. However, investment is lacking and and there are political and economic risks in implementing "green growth." >>

III Thesis
To turn good intentions into operational reality in concert with international partners, co-ordinated and coherent policies and actions are necessary. Cooperation should be based on partnerships between diverse stakeholders and other actors in order to bring about the following actions: >>

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