Belem, Brazil | 11–23 November 2025 At UNFCCC COP30, AFoCO actively engaged in and hosted multiple side events to advance high-integrity forest and nature-based carbon solutions in Asia. AFoCO emphasized blended finance and community-based forest carbon programs as key tools for scaling impact and mobilizing
Forests across Asia do far more than store carbon or provide timber. They feed millions of households, stabilize local economies, and sustain cultures deeply rooted in nature. Recognizing these vital links, the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
October 27, Seoul – The 3rd Friends of Asia and Asian Forests (FAAF) Forum, convened in Seoul, Republic of Korea united diverse stakeholders from governments, international organizations, civil society, and private sector to explore new investment pathways for nature-positive forests and resilient landscapes in Asia. This
(From left) – Shagdarsuren ZUNNAI, Chairman of Board, Billion Tree Fund; Dr. Chongho PARK, Executive Director, AFoCO During the 3rd Friends of Asia and Asian Forests (FAAF) Forum held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, AFoCO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Billion Tree
As part of the Mongolia Green Resilient Landscapes Technical Assistance Project, jointly implemented by AFoCO in collaboration with the World Bank and key technical partners, a series of training and knowledge exchange activities were conducted to strengthen Mongolia’s capacity in forest carbon accounting and carbon
On September 30, 2025, AFoCO held a tree planting event in Gwangneung Forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, in collaboration with Mapletree Korea, Korea National Arboretum (KNA), and IFSA Korea. Recognized as one of the richest forest ecosystems in South Korea, Gwangneung Forest was designated in
September 15, 2025 – The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September 2025. Representing AFoCO, Dr. Chongho PARK, Executive Director, and Jeong-eun SEO, President of IFSA Korea, attended the signing
September 4, 2025 – The AFoCO launched a FAAF Expert Group to explore feasible solutions for mobilizing private investment in Asian forests. While private companies’ interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) is growing to achieve carbon neutrality and strengthen ESG management, investment in Asian forests remains
Belem, Brazil | 11–23 November 2025 At UNFCCC COP30, AFoCO actively engaged in and hosted multiple side events to advance high-integrity forest and nature-based carbon solutions in Asia. AFoCO emphasized blended finance and community-based forest carbon programs as key tools for scaling impact and mobilizing
Forests across Asia do far more than store carbon or provide timber. They feed millions of households, stabilize local economies, and sustain cultures deeply rooted in nature. Recognizing these vital links, the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
October 27, Seoul – The 3rd Friends of Asia and Asian Forests (FAAF) Forum, convened in Seoul, Republic of Korea united diverse stakeholders from governments, international organizations, civil society, and private sector to explore new investment pathways for nature-positive forests and resilient landscapes in Asia. This
(From left) – Shagdarsuren ZUNNAI, Chairman of Board, Billion Tree Fund; Dr. Chongho PARK, Executive Director, AFoCO During the 3rd Friends of Asia and Asian Forests (FAAF) Forum held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, AFoCO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Billion Tree
As part of the Mongolia Green Resilient Landscapes Technical Assistance Project, jointly implemented by AFoCO in collaboration with the World Bank and key technical partners, a series of training and knowledge exchange activities were conducted to strengthen Mongolia’s capacity in forest carbon accounting and carbon
On September 30, 2025, AFoCO held a tree planting event in Gwangneung Forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, in collaboration with Mapletree Korea, Korea National Arboretum (KNA), and IFSA Korea. Recognized as one of the richest forest ecosystems in South Korea, Gwangneung Forest was designated in
September 15, 2025 – The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September 2025. Representing AFoCO, Dr. Chongho PARK, Executive Director, and Jeong-eun SEO, President of IFSA Korea, attended the signing
September 4, 2025 – The AFoCO launched a FAAF Expert Group to explore feasible solutions for mobilizing private investment in Asian forests. While private companies’ interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) is growing to achieve carbon neutrality and strengthen ESG management, investment in Asian forests remains
