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The Headquarters of the International Tropical Timber Organization is located at
Explanation
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1986 under the auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) [2]. Its primary mandate is to promote the conservation, sustainable management, and trade of tropical forest resources [2]. The headquarters of the ITTO is located in Yokohama, Japan [4]. The organization began its operations in 1987 and is governed by the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC), which consists of both producer and consumer member nations [2]. The City of Yokohama has provided significant support to the organization, including the provision of its headquarters premises at the International Organizations Center [4]. Japan's role as a major importer of tropical timber was a key factor in the city's selection as the host for the headquarters [3].
Sources
- [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Tropical_Timber_Organization
- [1] https://www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-land/forestry/international/forums/itto
- [4] https://forestry.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/webpage_view/883
- [3] https://www.fao.org/4/s1930e/s1930e07.htm