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15 MEMBER
COUNTRIES

22 PROGRAMS
& PROJECTS

38 YOUNG
LEADERS

69 TRAINING
COURSES

News

March 09, 2020

TRAINING: Learning best practices on reforestation in Asia

24-28 February 2020, AFoCO RETC, Myanmar Forest cover continues to decrease and threaten people’s livelihoods despite many efforts in forest rehabilitation and restoration. According to the Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (CPFLR), more than 2 billion ha of the world’s deforested and degraded landscape can potentially be restored. This is not an exception in Asia, especially in tropical […]

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March 05, 2020

Forest fire vehicles given to Cambodia through AFoCO Program

Under the AFoCO program to improve fire management in Member Countries, the Republic of Korea donated five fire forest vehicles to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Cambodia. Witnessed by the H.E. Mr. Veng Sakhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and H.E. Mr. Park Heung-Kyeong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia, the official ceremony for […]

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February 20, 2020

TRAINING: Developing aid-worthy projects and project proposals

3-7 February 2020, AFoCO RETC, Myanmar Formalized in 2018, the AFoCO has been actively undertaking and promoting action-oriented forest cooperation programs and projects in Asia. In order to realize the outcome of the Organization on the ground, the AFoCO Strategic Plan (2019-2023) and Project Manual, together with relevant guidelines, were developed in collaboration with Member Countries to ensure effectiveness and […]

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February 14, 2020

AFoCO Scholars graduate from Dongguk University and Seoul National University

We are proud to congratulate Ms. Ma. Carmina M. Canua from the Philippines, on the successful completion of her studies! Ms. Canua commenced her academic journey in the Spring of 2018 and graduated from Dongguk University with a Master’s Degree in Biological and Environment Science. A Certificate Award Ceremony was held in the Secretariat on 13 February to celebrate her […]

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February 13, 2020

TRAINING: Imparting knowledge on bamboo shoot production and rattan furniture-making

25-31 January 2020, AFoCO RETC, Myanmar This year’s community development training program kicked off with a local livelihood development course on “Bamboo-shoot production and Rattan furniture-making training” was held from 25 to 31 January 2020 at the AFoCO Regional Education and Training Center (RETC). In Myanmar, 70% of people living in rural areas are highly dependent on forests, forest products […]

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February 05, 2020

FEATURE: Life of an intern at the AFoCO RETC in Myanmar

Cho Hyunmin (Kangwon National University) and Park Jinsu (Kyungpook National University) from the Republic of Korea share about their six-month stint at the AFoCO RETC Tell us about your internship experience! “Our main duties include preparing and facilitating training courses and managing the center’s facilities. In addition to regular courses targeted at forestry officials of AFoCO Member Countries and courses […]

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January 28, 2020

TRAINING: Building capacities in Community-Based Forest Fire Management

13-17 January 2020, AFoCO RETC, Myanmar Forest fire management in the 21st century faces unprecedented challenges. The frequency, extent, and intensity of forest fires have increased significantly in many parts of the world. It is unlikely that conventional forest fire management approaches continue to be effective in the future given these challenges, and there is a need to come up […]

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January 23, 2020

Update on the Agenda 2.5 Institutional Review of AFoCO and the Secretariat

The Secretariat was tasked by the 3rd Session of the Assembly to prepare an action plan on the strategic recommendations prepared by the Institutional Review. The internal exercise on the development of the action plan for the recommendations started after the endorsement by the 3rd Session of the Assembly on the final report of the Institutional Review. This internal exercise […]

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January 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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Notice

March 20, 2020

AFoCO RETC: Notice about the Coronavirus

(as of 20 March 2020) The outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). As an international training center, the health and wellbeing of our training participants is a top priority at the AFoCO Regional Education and Training Center (RETC) in Myanmar. In line with the AFoCO RETC […]

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August 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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June 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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April 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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November 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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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

(BROCHURE) Building Capacities in Forestry - AFoCO RETC

PUBLICATIONS

AFoCO Newsletter (ISSUE 01-2020-01)

PUBLICATIONS

(PUBLICATION) Forestry in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

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Photos

January 23, 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 to Minbu Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Popa Mountain and Tachileik for use by firefighters and officers of the Forest Department. 3 vehicles are […]

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January 17, 2020

AFoCO exhibition at the 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit

AFoCO showcased the history and cooperation model in the forest sector at the 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit held on 25-27 November 2019 at Busan. Since the initial phase jointly led by ASEAN and Korea, various local actions are carried out in all ASEAN Members under 27 projects with funds of 25 million USD, targeted at the five strategic priority areas […]

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November 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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October 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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October 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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September 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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