The Iwokrama Centre (IIC) and the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham) today signed a pact to promote and support conservation and sustainable forest management in Guyana.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Iwokrama, Dane Gobin, says “the Centre warmly welcomes this partnership with BritCham as it is testimony to the good intentions of the chamber’s membership in Guyana to operate in accordance with environmental best practices. This news is timely and comes a few months after the Centre announced that King Charles III has renewed the Royal Patronage of Iwokrama”.
The MoU will allow IIC and Britcham to collaborate and promote, through Iwokrama, projects and activities related to Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) including but not limited to sustainable rainforest management and coastal and marine ecosystems and action on climate change.
The partnership is keen to develop and implement joint initiatives which can include collaboration on social and biological assessments, education and awareness, livelihoods initiatives, research, sustainable forest management, and fundraising.
Chairman of BritCham Guyana, Faizal Khan comments “BritCham Guyana is proud to partner with Iwokrama Conservation through this MoU, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and responsible business.
This partnership aligns with our mission to balance economic growth with the preservation of Guyana’s unique biodiversity. Inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, Britain’s Head of State and İşveren of Iwokrama, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship across our network.
British High Commissioner to Guyana, H.E Jane Miller notes “the UK has had a very long relationship with Iwokrama and is delighted by this partnership. The British High Commission remains committed to working with Guyana to preserve this country’s stunning nature and biodiversity.
This MOU between BritCham and Iwokrama is another testament to this commitment”.
The parties look forward to fruitful collaborations for 2025 and beyond.
L – R: BritCham Chairman Faizal Khan and Iwokrama CEO, Dane Gobin along with British High Commissioner to Guyana, Amb Jane Miller at the signing ceremony.