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14 MEMBER
COUNTRIES

22 PROGRAMS
& PROJECTS

39 YOUNG
LEADERS

36 TRAINING
COURSES

Latest News

1월 17, 2020

FOCUS: The extent, effectiveness, and rise of community-based forestry over 30 years in Cambodia

Contributed by Dr. Nhem Sareth, 2016 AFoCO Landmark Scholar from Cambodia Over half a billion people in developing countries are now dependent on community-managed forests (Baynes et al. 2015) and there is global recognition that continuous deforestation and forest degradation has become a serious threat to social, economic and environmental welfare (Nhem & Lee 2019). In developing countries, such as […]

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1월 10, 2020

AFoCO welcomes 2020 Fellowship Officials and new Director of Cooperation & Project Division

New year, new faces! On 7 January 2020, Mr. Vireak Chhorn from Cambodia, Mr. Lhab Tshering from Bhutan and Mr. Nguyen Duy Vuong from Viet Nam started their Fellowship Program with short orientation of the program and a tour around the office. As Fellowship Officials, they will be engaging in the organization of AFoCO-led events and Assembly sessions as well […]

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1월 06, 2020

Facilitating the development of community-based enterprises

Experience, knowledge, and skills for building up Community-based Enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region is still limited, and there is little understanding of an entrepreneurial mindset among local level government and NGO officers and facilitators, as well as community leaders and representatives wanting to set up their own community enterprises. In AFoCO Member Countries, Community-based Enterprise (CBE) is at various stages […]

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12월 27, 2019

FEATURE: Bidding farewell to our 2019 Fellowship Officials

Life as a Fellowship Official at AFoCO On 20 December, AFoCO held a Certificate Award Ceremony to extend our appreciation and congratulations to our fellowship officials for completing the 2019 AFoCO Fellowship Program. Ms. Kemly Ouch (Forest Administration, Cambodia), Ms. Kinley Dem (Department of Forests and Park Services, Bhutan), Ms. Thet Myat Yadanar Aye (Forest Department, Myanmar) and Mr. Nguyen […]

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12월 23, 2019

AFoCO releases comic-based textbook for children

‘Exploring the Forest with Tory and Sully’ AFoCO believes that educating the younger generation about forests and the important roles they play in addressing global warming and other environmental issues can help inspire them to take action to conserve and manage forests in a sustainable manner and ensure that our forests continue to provide healthy ecosystem services in perpetuity. The […]

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12월 19, 2019

FEATURE: Malaysia & Thailand succeed in domesticating threatened plant species in degraded ecosystems

Malaysia and Thailand are mega-biodiversity landscapes and the rapid development and changes of climate had inevitably caused degradation of terrestrial ecosystems. The problem of forest degradation and potential biodiversity loss is critical and Malaysia and Thailand are addressing these problems through research and development initiatives. The domestication of endangered, endemic and threatened species (EETS) is known as an effective approach […]

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12월 19, 2019

Students from Myanmar's University of Forestry and Environmental Science (UFES) visit the AFoCO RETC

On 13 December 2019, 60 undergraduate students from the University of Forestry and Environmental Science (UFES) visited the AFoCO Regional Education and Training Center (RETC) in Myanmar. During their visit, they were introduced to AFoCO and the AFoCO RETC’s programs and projects. They also learned about the establishment of the AFoCO Experimental Forest. The presentations were followed by a question […]

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12월 03, 2019

AFoCO and Dream Sharing Social Cooperative ink MoU on forest rehabilitation and livelihood improvement in Asia

Today, AFoCO and Dream Sharing Social Cooperative signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pave the way for joint activities on forest restoration and forest ecosystem restoration. Projects and activities aimed at improving local livelihoods through participatory forest rehabilitation approaches are also a key aspect of this cooperation. This partnership is significant as it is the first corporate social responsibility […]

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11월 21, 2019

FEATURE: Reaching out to the future generation

Educating and inspiring to increase the impact of future action With support from the Korea Green Fund, AFoCO launched a series of Global Forest Camps for children from multicultural families to educate and increase awareness and understanding of forests and the need to conserve and manage them in a sustainable manner. The camps helped instill an appreciation for forests and […]

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Notice

8월 27, 2019

[CLOSED] Vacancy Notice

VACANCY NOTICE Publication/Transmission Date 27 August 2019 Deadline for Application 23 September 2019 Position Professional Staff / Level 4 Type of Appointment Fixed-Term Duration of Appointment Two (2) years (Renewable contingent on performance) Indicative Annual Salary USD 88,351 to 107,114 (To be decided after consultation) Eligible Nationality Nationals of the Parties of the AFoCO Agreement at the time of application […]

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6월 14, 2019

[마감]다문화 청소년 글로벌 산림캠프(하계 1차, 2차, 3차 모집)

Announcement for the Global Forest Summer Camp for Young Children*This program is for families based in Korea. 이메일 또는 팩스 접수(greenfund@afocosec.org/ 02-785-8970)

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4월 08, 2019

[CLOSED] 2020 Landmark Scholarship Program

The Secretariat would like to call for applications for the “2020 Landmark Scholarship Program”. The 2020 Landmark Scholarship will be offered to three (3) recipients – one (1) Doctoral degree recipient (PhD) and two (2) Master’s degree recipients (MSc) selected among candidates nominated by Focal Officials of the participating countries in the Landmark Scholarship Program. The number of scholarship recipients […]

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3월 28, 2019

EVENT: Asia Pacific Forestry Week 2019

Asia-Pacific Forestry Week (APFW) is an event attached to the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Hosted by the government of the Republic of Korea, the APFW 2019 will be held in Incheon, Korea on 17-21 June 2019 under the theme “Forests for Peace and Well-being”. STREAM 1:“Restoring Our Forests and Landscapes”, with […]

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3월 13, 2019

EVENT: International Workshop on Achievements & the Way Forward of AFoCO

Date: 23 April 2019Time: 09:00-16:00Venue: Hanyang 1, 3rd Floor, Courtyard Marriott-Seoul Namdaemun This Workshop will be a venue for the sharing of past experiences and activities of AFoCO and to explore the way forward for AFoCO as well as the forest cooperation in the region. A. Opening Remarks Overview of regional forest cooperation activities of AFoCO and activities by strategic areas B. […]

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3월 13, 2019

EVENT: Second Session of the Assembly

The Second Session of the Assembly of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) will be organized back to back with the International Workshop on Achievements and Way Forward of AFoCO. 2nd Session of the Assembly in Special Session Date: 24-25 April 2019Venue: Room 101, Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO), Gyeongju– Address: 507, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea– Tel: +82-54-702-1050– Website: http://www.crowncity.kr/hico/en/about/whyhico.do The International […]

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3월 11, 2019

[CLOSED] Vacancy Notice

VACANCY NOTICE Publication/Transmission Date 11 March 2019 Deadline for Application 31 March 2019 Position RETC Officials Level 5 Type of Appointment Fixed-Term Duration of Appointment Two (2) years (Renewable contingent on performance) Indicative Annual Salary USD17,000 to 27,000 (To be decided after consultation) Eligible Nationality Legal resident of Myanmar with relevant work permits Organization Unit Regional Education and Training Division of […]

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11월 21, 2018

[CLOSED] Vacancy Notice (Support staff)

VACANCY NOTICE Publication/Transmission Date 21 November 2018 Deadline for Application 11 December 2018 Position Support Level 1 Type of Appointment Fixed-Term Duration of Appointment Two (2) years(Renewable contingent on performance) Indicative Annual Salary USD38,000 to 39,000 (To be decided after consultation) Eligible Nationality A national of the Republic of Korea or a non-Korean national with legal residence and work permits […]

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11월 13, 2018

[CLOSED] Vacancy Notice (Professional staff)

VACANCY NOTICE Publication/Transmission Date 21 November 2018 Deadline for Application 11 December 2018 Position Profession Level 1 Type of Appointment Fixed-Term Duration of Appointment Two (2) years (Renewable contingent on performance) Indicative Annual Salary USD46,000 to 57,000 (To be decided after consultation) Eligible Nationality AFoCO Member Countries at the time of this notice being published – Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, […]

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Strategic Priorities
(2019 - 2023)

By developing and implementing new projects and
programs in line with our 5 Strategic Priorities,
AFoCO aims to contribute to member countries’ efforts
in achieving the global goal of increasing forest cover,
implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change,
and improving livelihoods and income opportunities
through forest-related activities.

Initiating Customized Restoration & Reforestation Models

Supporting Research and Development in Climate Change Adaptation Approaches

Introducing Systematic Management of Forest-related Disasters

Local Livelihood Improvement & Community-based Enterprise Development

Strengthening Institutional Capabilities, Diversifying Resources, Promoting Regional Actions

EXPLORE PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

PUBLICATIONS

(PUBLICATION) Forestry in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

PUBLICATIONS

(PUBLICATION) Exploring the Forest with Tory and Sully

PUBLICATIONS

(PUBLICATION) Glimpses of Our Cooperation 2009-2019

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Photos

1월 17, 2020

Forest fire vehicles given to the Forest Department of Myanmar

Forest fire vehicles donated by the Korea Forest Service have recently been spotted on the roads of Myanmar! Upon receiving the forest fire vehicles from the Korea Forest Service, the Forest Department of Myanmar distributed 5 vehicles Minbu Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Popa Mountain and Tachileik for use by firefighters and officers of the Forest Department. 3 vehicles are being […]

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11월 18, 2019

3rd Session of the Assembly of AFoCO

The 3rd Session of the Assembly was held on 28-29 October 2019 at Lotte Hotel Seoul in the Republic of Korea. All 14 Parties and Observers attended this Session.

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10월 18, 2019

Union Minister of MONREC visits the AFoCO RETC

On 11 October 2019, H.E. U Ohn Win, Union Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of Myanmar, paid a courtesy visit to the AFoCO Regional Education and Training Center (RETC) in Hmawbi Township, Yangon, Myanmar. He expressed gratitude for the AFoCO Secretariat’s support and emphasized that the RETC is playing an important role in building the […]

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10월 02, 2019

Regional Workshop on Sustaining Teak Forests in Mekong Basin

Convened by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and organized in cooperation with the Forest Research Institution of Myanmar and AFoCO, the 4-day Regional Workshop on Sustaining Teak Forests in Mekong Basin was held at the AFoCO RETC in Myanmar from 24-27 September. 6 key recommendations on the sustainable development of the teak-based forest sector transpired from the dialogues and […]

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9월 24, 2019

Minister of Korea Forest Service visits AFoCO RETC in Myanmar

On September 11, His Excellency Dr. Kim Jae Hyun, Minister of the Korea Forest Service, visited the AFoCO RETC in Myanmar and was led on a tour of the Center’s facilities. H.E.Dr. Kim also interacted with RETC staff as well as officials from the Forest Department of Myanmar. H.E. Dr. Kim also attended the Donation Ceremony for Forest Fire Vehicles […]

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9월 19, 2019

AFoCO welcomes its first batch of STEP Participants

The 2019 AFoCO Science & Technology Exchange Partnership (STEP) Programis organized in conjunction with the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum (BDNA). The Program’s pioneer batch of trainees will undergo a month-long training program that will focus on topics ranging from the design, construction and operation of arboretums to seed collection and preservation technologies, as well as biodiversity conservation strategies. The five government […]

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