United Kingdom reaffirms commitment to protect Guatemalan forests

The British Ambassador, Juliana Correa, met with the Manager of the National Forest Institute (INAB), Bruno Enrique Arias Rivas, to strengthen bilateral collaboration in the protection of biodiversity and sustainable forest management.

The meeting allowed for the exchange of priorities and exploration of new opportunities for technical and institutional cooperation, including within the framework of the UK's environmental flagship project in Guatemala, the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). 

Among the topics discussed were INAB's support for the BLF and other UK-funded projects, such as the Darwin projects, as well as the Aim4Forests programme, which seeks to strengthen forest monitoring through innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. 

Progress was discussed in key areas such as Paso Caballos, in Laguna del Tigre National Park, and the Trifinio region, where forests conservation and ecosystem restoration are promoted.  

The meeting reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to protecting biodiversity in Guatemala and promoting joint solutions to climate change, deforestation, and forest degradation.