This policy brief provides a summary of an expert discussion forum convened on “Forestry in NDCs of Asia-Pacific countries: 2020 vision” on 17 June 2019, as part of the 2019 Asia-Pacific Forestry Week. Jointly organized by FAO, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), the Center for People and Forests (RECOFTC) […]

This comic-based book aims to help children understand how to plant, raise and care for a forest tree. The role of forests in combating climate change and land degradation, conserving biological diversity and providing other environmental benefits is also incorporated. This book has five chapters, and each chapter consists of three parts: a comic strip and an activity page intended […]

This photo book presents a compilation of selected activities from 2009 through 2019, including the genesis of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the unconditional contributions made by community leaders, project managers, focal officials, ministers of Member Countries and implementing partners. DOWNLOAD (35.2MB)

AFoCO develops and implements projects and programs in line with our 5 strategic priorities. Our project portfolio in the region consists of 11 projects in 9 member countries. 7 new projects are currently in the pipeline and these include projects in Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam. A regional project targetted at enhancing capacities in the management […]

The Annual Report 2018 highlights events, projects, and activities carried out in 2018, which is an especially meaningful year for AFoCO with the entry into force of the AFoCO Agreement on April 27, 2018, and the conclusion of its First Assembly Session in November. The report also recaps the organization’s progress to date and provides updates on project activities. DOWNLOAD […]

Nationwide reforestation and rehabilitation of degraded forests in the ROK were carried out through the 1st (1973-1978) and 2nd (1979-1987) National Forest Plans. The ROK case demonstrates that successful forest transition can be carried out in a relatively short period of time by a central authority, even with low levels of economic development. DOWNLOAD (125MB)

This brochure gives an overview of our core values and strategies, areas of cooperation, achievements, and projects and programs. DOWNLOAD (123 MB)

This Project Report features 7 individual projects implemented between 2012 and 2013 in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The report provides details on key project activities and highlights the achievements, and lessons learned from each project. DOWNLOAD (47.2MB)

The AFoCO Regional Education & Training Center (RETC), a subsidiary body of AFoCO, is a training facility dedicated to enhancing the capacities of AFoCO member countries through diverse training and education programs in various fields of forestry. This booklet gives an outline of the training programs offered at the RETC and provides information on the facilities available at the Center.The […]