This leaflet provides an overview of AFoCO's portfolio and extent of operations in Member Countries. It also features the achievements of its capacity building initiatives such as the establishment of the AFoCO RETC.
AFoCO organizes official side event at the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit
On 18 May, AFoCO organized an official side event of the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit entitled “Forest-based Solution- a Green Path to Building Back Better.” AFoCO with its partners explored the role of forests in contributing to the global net-zero emission ambition through a panel discussion and provide an opportunity for state and private sector leaders to better understand the mitigation potential of the global forests and promote investments in the forest sector.
AFoCO at the 16th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests
AFoCO attended the UNFF16, held virtually from 26 to 29 April 2021, with a delegation headed by Executive Director Mr. Ricardo Calderon. This was the first official engagement of AFoCO in international processes under the United Nations since its permanent observer status was approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2020. AFoCO also took opportunity to organize a side event with the National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS) of the Republic of Korea to explore ways improve the implementation of the Global Forest Goals (GFGs).
AFoCO launches social media campaign to celebrate 3rd Anniversary
AFoCO and its member parties will stay committed to enhancing cross sectoral cooperation and broaden coordination among member parties and our partner institutions on the management of forests for the sustainable production of economic goods and ecosystems services, biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Landscape Partnership Asia: Restoring drylands and drought-prone areas
AFoCO is joining hands with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) and the Global EverGreening Alliance to implement a large scale restoration program—Landscape Partnership Asia (LPA). LPA is a multi-stakeholder platform that will implement performance-based investments in the restoration of Asian drylands and drought-prone areas through networks of ‘engagement landscapes’ deploying evidence-based techniques.
NEWS
June 07, 2021
The Philippines organizes national roll-out workshop on AFoCO project proposal development
Following the AFoCO Online Training on Project Development and Proposal Writing conducted in March 2021, six (6) governmental officials from the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) of the Philippines who attended the course further developed their in-country capacity development workshop on the same topic. The national roll-out workshop, which will take place from 7 to 11 June, invited more than 110 […]
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May 31, 2021
AFoCO joins P4G Seoul Summit - Green Future Session on Forests
On May 29, the P4G Seoul Summit Green Future Session on Forests was broadcast on the Summit’s official Youtube channel. AFoCO, represented by executive director Mr. Ricardo L. Calderon, explained the role of AFoCO at the ‘Forests for Global Net-zero and Peace’ panel discussion. Mr. Calderon, in his panel intervention, highlighted AFoCO’s role in serving as a platform for the […]
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May 19, 2021
AFoCO organizes official side event at the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit
On 18 May, AFoCO organized an official side event of the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit entitled “Forest-based Solution- a Green Path to Building Back Better.” The event attracted more than 100 participants. Through video message, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, President and Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) / 8th Secretary-General of the UN, extended warm congratulations and encouragement for […]
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May 14, 2021
TRAINING: Joint Efforts towards Capacity Building on Forest-based Climate Change Adaptation
The AFoCO RETC Regular Training on “Forest-based Climate Change Adaptation and Practices” (FBCCA) was conducted online from 3 to 7 May 2021. AFoCO welcomed 45 government officials and forestry experts in climate change adaptation and related work from 12 member countries. Speakers from Chiang Mai University, Kasetsart University, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), […]
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May 06, 2021
AFoCO Launches Social Media Campaign for 2021 Anniversary
April 27 marks the 3rd anniversary of the establishment of AFoCO! To celebrate this event, we launched a social media campaign featuring our member countries and programs and projects on 27 April 2021. Under the main theme of ‘Towards A Greener Asia’, the month-long campaign will aim to promote AFoCO and its activities in member countries and raise awareness of […]
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May 03, 2021
AFoCO at the 16th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF16)
AFoCO attended the 16th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) which was held virtually from 26 to 29 April 2021, with a delegation headed by Executive Director Mr. Ricardo Calderon. This was the first official engagement of AFoCO in international processes under the United Nations since its permanent observer status was approved by the United Nations General […]
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April 28, 2021
MoUs inked for AFoCO-NIFoS Research Projects with Cambodia and Viet Nam
To commemorate the 3rd founding anniversary of AFoCO on 27 April 2021, an MoU signing ceremony was organized for two research projects funded by the National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS) of the Republic of Korea, as a part of the AFoCO-NIFoS collaboration. Representatives from Cambodia’s Institute of Forest and Wildlife Research and Development (under the Forestry Administration) and the Forest […]
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March 31, 2021
Secretariat reaches out to the diplomatic missions and the National Institute of Forest Science
The AFoCO team led by the Executive Director paid courtesy calls on the Ambassadors in Seoul. For the first quarter of 2021, Executive Director met with Excellency Ambassadors of Indonesia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam. The visits were to share about and keep the diplomatic missions of Member Countries in Seoul well-informed on the activities of AFoCO […]
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March 30, 2021
IN THE NEWS: Forests give protection vs new, deadly diseases
In a recent Business Mirror article on the Philippines’ efforts to promote biodiversity conservation and the importance of forests, forests’ contributions to “health, food security, environmental and climatic condition, provision of green jobs, stakeholder engagement and healing” and their role as “the backbone of growth and prosperity, and protectors against the impacts of climate change and the emergence of new […]
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NOTICE
June 17, 2021
Vacancy Notice (Team Assistant for Operations Management)
Publication/Transmission Date 17 June 2021 Deadline for Application 07 July 2021 Job Title Team Assistant for Operations Management Type of Appointment Local Non-staff Personnel Type of Requisition Personal Services Agreement Duration of Appointment One (1) year with possibility for extension Indicative Annual Salary KRW 23,400,000 to KRW 30,501,120(To be decided after consultation) Eligible Nationality A national of the Republic of […]
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June 17, 2021
Vacancy Notice (Team Assistant for Project Management)
Publication/Transmission Date 17 June 2021 Deadline for Application 07 July 2021 Job Title Team Assistant for Project Management Type of Appointment Local Non-staff Personnel Type of Requisition Personal Services Agreement Duration of Appointment One (1) year with possibility for extension Indicative Annual Salary KRW 23,400,000 to KRW 30,501,120(To be decided after consultation) Eligible Nationality A national of the Republic of […]
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June 10, 2021
EVENT: 2021 Annual Technical Workshop for Project Management and Performance Review
Event Title 2021 Annual Technical Workshop for Project Management and Performance Review Date 23 & 24 June 2021 Time 15:00 – 17:30 PM (GMT+9, Seoul time) on both days Venue Virtual The Secretariat is pleased to organize the 2021 Annual Technical Workshop (ATW) for Project Management and Performance Review on 23 and 24 June 2021. The workshop will take place […]
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May 21, 2021
Call for Training Proposals for Community Development Training in 2021
In accordance with Decision 40-IV-20R at the 4th AFoCO Assembly approving the Work Plan and Budget for 2021, particularly Item F-01 Training Programs of the AFoCO RETC, we would like to call for the submission of proposals for Community Development Training in 2021. To maximize the impact of the training, the AFoCO RETC is implementing the said training with the […]
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May 20, 2021
TRAINING: Community-based Forest Enterprise Development (31 May - 4 June 2021)
REGULAR TRAINING COURSE In accordance with the AFoCO training plan for 2021, the Secretariat would like to invite trainees for the training on “Community-based Forest Enterprise Development (CBFED)” to be held virtually from 31 May to 4 June 2021. The training course aims to foster a greater understanding and enhance the capacities of AFoCO Member Countries in the development of […]
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May 06, 2021
EVENT: P4G Side Event 'Forest-based solution – a green path to building back better'
P4G Side Event Forest-based solution – a green path to building back better Date 18 May 2021 Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT+9, Seoul time) Venue Virtual Registration CLICK HERE P4G, ‘Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030,’ is a global initiative launched in 2017 to address the most imminent challenges that our planet faces: responding to […]
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April 06, 2021
EVENT: UNFF Side Event 'Improvement on the Global Forest Goals (GFGs) Implementation'
UNFF Side Event Improvement on the Global Forest Goals (GFGs) Implementation:Streamlining forest-related reporting and developing methodologies for measuring performance Date 28 April 2021 (New York) / 29 April 2021 (Seoul) Time 1:30 – 2:45 PM (UTC/GMT-4, New York) / 2:30 – 3:45 AM (GMT+9, Seoul time) Venue Virtual Registration CLICK HERE The UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations strategic […]
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April 05, 2021
TRAINING: Forest-based Climate Change Adaptation & Practices (3-7 May 2021)
REGULAR TRAINING COURSE In accordance with the AFoCO training plan for 2021, the Secretariat would like to invite trainees for the Forest-based Climate Change Adaptation and Practices training to be held online from 3-7 May 2021. The training course aims to foster greater understanding and enhance capacities of AFoCO Member Countries in the development of AFoCO projects and related undertakings. […]
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March 31, 2021
EVENT: International Workshop on Integrated Forest Insects and Pest Management & Forest Restoration
Workshop International Workshop on Integrated Forest Insects and Pest Management & Forest Restoration Date 6th April 2021 (Tuesday) Time 9:00 AM to 17:30 PM (UTC/GMT +8, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) Venue Virtual Forest invasive species pose an increasing threat to the health, sustainability, and productivity of natural and planted forests in the Asia-Pacific region. These threats are closely associated with the […]
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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
OUR WORK IN MEMBER COUNTRIES
AFoCO is committed to facilitating the transfer and translation of best policies and experiences into site-specific actions where it is most needed. Through its member-driven approaches, various contextualized projects have been developed and implemented to achieve its mission.
MOREPUBLICATIONS
(PUBLICATION) AFoCO - A Photo Journal (Jan 2019 to Dec 2020)
This photographic compilation presents selected highlights and events of AFoCO over the last two years (2019-2020). The photos are from the database maintained by the Secretariat and from the personal collection of the first executive director.
PUBLICATIONS
AFoCO ANNUAL REPORT 2019
The Annual Report 2019 highlights events, projects, and activities carried out in 2019 carried out in partnership with our member countries and partner institutions. The report also recaps the organization's progress to date and provides updates on project activities.
PHOTOS
March 19, 2021
2021 International Day of Forests
In celebration of and in support of the 2021 International Day of Forests under the global theme “Forest Restoration: a Path to Recovery and Wellbeing”, AFoCO joined the Korea Forest Service and the Global Green Growth Institute to take part in the tree planting at the Korea National Arboretum organized by the Korea Forest Service. AFoCO is promoting activities with […]
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March 17, 2021
AFoCO receives P4G invitation
Mr. Ricardo Calderon received a formal invitation from the President of the Republic of Korea for the upcoming Second P4G Summit. The P4G is a global initiative aimed at facilitating public-private partnerships to tackle climate change and achieve Sustainable Development Goals.#P4G: Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030.
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July 23, 2020
AFoCO meets Ambassadors to the ROK
AFoCO representatives attended a briefing session for Ambassadors to the Republic of Korea on 21 July 2020. The event was hosted by the Korea Forest Service to introduce how the Korean government and AFoco are reflecting global forestry policy trends in on-the-ground efforts in the region. Dr. Lee Yeongjoo, Director of AFoCO’s Planning and Budget Division, took the chance to […]
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June 08, 2020
Celebrating World Environment Day at the AFoCO RETC
On 5 June 2020, a tree-planting ceremony was held at the AFoCO Regional Education and Training Center (RETC) in Myanmar to celebrate World Environment Day, which aims to spread awareness and promote actions for the protection of the environment. The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is ‘Biodiversity’. Some 65 public officials from Hmawbi Township and the Central Forestry Development […]
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May 22, 2020
3rd Meeting of the Executive Director Selection Committee
The Secretariat organized the 3rd Meeting of the Executive Director Selection Committee on 19 May via video conference. The Meeting was organized to finalize the Rules of Procedure of the Committee as well as the schedule of the Committee. All 13 members of the Committee attended the full-day virtual meeting.
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May 13, 2020
AFoCO RETC cooperates with Hmawbi Township government departments to deal with COVID-19
Since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed on 23rd March in Myanmar, the regional and state governments have strengthened quarantine activities under the supervision of the central government. Protective and preventive measures against COVID-19 are underway and the Community Facility Quarantine has also been implemented. In line with the national policy of the Myanmar government, the AFoCO RETC is also […]
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