By Sulaiman Aruna Sesay
The Peace Ambassador of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Amadu Bah, and his team are presently in China, Beijing, attending a two-week seminar on United Nations Forest Instrument Implementation and Sustainable Forest Management for Developing Countries.
The Ambassador and his team depart Freetown on the 16th July 2024, and arrived safely at Beijing International Airport on July 17 2024. The seminar sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) and organized by the National Academy of Forestry and Grassland Administration (NAFGA), focuses on sustainable forest management.
The seminar focused on a range of issues, including the role of forests in combating climate change, the importance of protecting biodiversity, and the challenges of sustainable forest management. Discussions also delved into the complex economic and social issues surrounding forest management in different regions of the world.
According to report, the leadership of NAFGA urged Ambassador Bah to advocate for the protection of Sierra Leone’s forests. As a notable and influential musician, he has a unique position to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving Sierra Leone’s natural forests and wildlife reserves for future generations.
His involvement in this important cause highlights the power of art and activism in creating positive change. The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone selected Ambassador Bah to represent Sierra Leone because they believe he is the right person to champion the United Nations Forest Instrument Implementation and forest management in Sierra Leone.
