I met in the morning to continue discussions on criteria and indicators. In the afternoon, Working Group I considered underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation, and Working Group II discussed fragile ecosystems affected by desertification and the impact of airborne pollution on forests. He noted the importance and measurability of socio-economic indicators.
Cooperation is needed on technology transfer.
Application should be flexible to account for diverging needs. Donor agencies should support holistic initiatives, not only management activities. He urged caution on the issue of mutual recognition between initiatives. The US sought characterization of long-term trends in consumption and production of forests and forest products. IUCN noted many ongoing local initiatives and called for reestablishing community control over forests.