APPENDIX 7
Letter submitted by WWF
I've spoken to our international co-ordinator
on the Heart of Borneo and he has confirmed that the FCO did provide
assistance.
The FCO recently gave WWF a £25,000 grant
for the preparation of the Heart of Borneo Government plan. We
believe that this grant was instigated by the UK ambassador to
Brunei via the regional office in Jakarta.
In addition, the FCO in Jakarta and Brunei worked
behind the scenes to secure the EU statement of support following
the Declaration (earlier this year) on the Heart of Borneo.
The UK Embassy in Brunei has been the prime
source of support from the FCO, and the ambassador has had frequent
communication with the Brunei Government and hosted dinners on
behalf of the Heart of Borneo. He has also co-ordinated with his
counterparts in Malaysia and Indonesia.
March 2007
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