Addressing Global Climate Change
Presidents Initiative Against Illegal Logging
In July 2003, Secretary of State Powell launched the Presidents
Initiative Against Illegal Logging, which assists developing
countries in their efforts to combat illegal logging, including the
sale and export of illegally harvested timber, and fighting
corruption in the forest sector. This initiative represents the
most comprehensive strategy undertaken by any nation to
address this critical sustainable development challenge, and
reinforces the U.S. leadership role in taking action to counter
the problem, and preserve forest resources that store carbon.