18 Oct 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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02 Oct 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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24 Sep 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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19 Sep 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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06 Sep 2019

TRAINING: Sustainable Use of Biodiversity for Livelihood Improvements

The involvement of local communities, their co-existence with biodiversity-rich forest ecosystems and mutually benefiting mechanisms are significant in efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote its sustainable use. Members of local communities are key stakeholders in achieving sustainable development under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A training course aimed at enhancing understanding of how the sustainable use of biodiversity creates positive […]

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02 Sep 2019

AFoCO Attends INAFOR 2019 (5th International Conference of Indonesia Forestry Researchers)

The theme of INAFOR 2019 is “Enforcing Forest Restoration and Waste Management for Better Environment and Socio-Economic Benefits”. Organized as a biennial event, this year’s conference intends to serve as a meeting place and forum for local and international scientists and researchers in forestry and environmental fields to exchange knowledge, share about research findings, and discuss issues and challenges related […]

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27 Aug 2019

2019 AFoCO Scholarship Certificate Ceremony

The 2019 AFoCO Scholarship Certificate Ceremony took place on 23 August 2019 at the Secretariat office. We extended our congratulations to Ms. Su Yi Hnin from Myanmar on receiving her Master’s degree in Forest Resources and Ecological Restoration from Yeungnam University and awarded the 2019 AFoCO Landmark Scholarship to Mr. Nur Syamsi Muhammad, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree at […]

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21 Jul 2019

AFoCO Fellowship Program 2019 welcomes 4 officials

Following the First Session of the Assembly, the AFoCO Fellowship Program was launched in 2019. The officials for the 2019 batch commenced work in the Secretariat in June. The Secretariat welcomed Mr. Nguyen Xuan Huu from Viet Nam, Ms. Kemly Ouch from Cambodia, Ms. Thet Myat Yadanar Aye from Myanmar, and Ms. Kinley Dem from Bhutan. Our Fellowship Officials are […]

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21 Jul 2019

AFoCO signs MOU with Korea Forest Service to strengthen cooperation

The Asian Forest Cooperation (AFoCO) and the Korea Forest Service (KFS) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took place on 19 February 2019 at the Headquarters of the KFS in Daejeon, Korea. Dr. Kim Jae-hyun, Minister of the Korea Forest Service, expressed hopes that the MOU will pave the way for stronger and broader cooperation between the two partners and […]

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