September 4, 2023 — the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), led by Executive Director Dr. Park Chongho, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rabobank, a global financial institution headquartered in the Netherlands. The primary objective of this MoU is to collaborate on agroforestry
Seoul, Republic of Korea — Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), in partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Korea Forest Service, is set to host “Let’s Forest 2023, Seoul.” This multifaceted event will run from September 1 to 24, 2023 at Seonyudo Park, and will
April 26, 2023 — On the 26th of last month, AFoCO hosted the 5th anniversary celebration of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), the first international organization in the forestry sector established under Korea’s leadership. AFoCO, established through the ratification of the “Agreement on the
November 2022 – AFoCO will host its first joint exhibition under the theme of sustainable living with home furnishing retailer IKEA Korea and outdoor brand NEPA. The exhibit will be held at IKEA’s Gwangmyeong store in the Republic of Korea from 16 to 29 November.
The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization welcomes the Kyrgyz Republic coming on board as a full-fledged Party. Having the Kyrgyz Republic as a Party to AFoCO will have an expanded regional representation of the Central Asian region, strengthening organizational presence on the global level and promoting
AFoCO joins global movement to prevent, halt and reverse ecosystem degradation August 22, 2022 — We are proud to announce that the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) is now an official Supporting Partner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (UN Decade) 2021-2030. Together
February 24, 2022 – AFoCO organized its first forum for corporate and private sector entities on 24th February 2022 in a hybrid fashion at Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul. The Forum welcomed some 123 participants — 60 joined in person and 60 joined virtually. The
Over the past year, AFoCO has been working with the World Bank and the Korea Forest Service to produce three e-learning modules on forest fire management. The three video clips of about 12-14 minutes each cover the fundamentals and basic principles of forest fire management,
September 4, 2023 — the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), led by Executive Director Dr. Park Chongho, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rabobank, a global financial institution headquartered in the Netherlands. The primary objective of this MoU is to collaborate on agroforestry
Seoul, Republic of Korea — Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), in partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Korea Forest Service, is set to host “Let’s Forest 2023, Seoul.” This multifaceted event will run from September 1 to 24, 2023 at Seonyudo Park, and will
April 26, 2023 — On the 26th of last month, AFoCO hosted the 5th anniversary celebration of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), the first international organization in the forestry sector established under Korea’s leadership. AFoCO, established through the ratification of the “Agreement on the
November 2022 – AFoCO will host its first joint exhibition under the theme of sustainable living with home furnishing retailer IKEA Korea and outdoor brand NEPA. The exhibit will be held at IKEA’s Gwangmyeong store in the Republic of Korea from 16 to 29 November.
The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization welcomes the Kyrgyz Republic coming on board as a full-fledged Party. Having the Kyrgyz Republic as a Party to AFoCO will have an expanded regional representation of the Central Asian region, strengthening organizational presence on the global level and promoting
AFoCO joins global movement to prevent, halt and reverse ecosystem degradation August 22, 2022 — We are proud to announce that the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) is now an official Supporting Partner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (UN Decade) 2021-2030. Together
February 24, 2022 – AFoCO organized its first forum for corporate and private sector entities on 24th February 2022 in a hybrid fashion at Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul. The Forum welcomed some 123 participants — 60 joined in person and 60 joined virtually. The
Over the past year, AFoCO has been working with the World Bank and the Korea Forest Service to produce three e-learning modules on forest fire management. The three video clips of about 12-14 minutes each cover the fundamentals and basic principles of forest fire management,
Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization aiming to strengthen forest cooperation by transforming proven technologies and policies into concrete actions in the context of sustainable forest management to address the impacts of climate change.
We are headquartered in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, with a subsidiary body, the AFoCO Regional Education and Training Center (RETC), in Yangon region, Myanmar.
AFoCO Secretariat
12F SIMPAC Bldg., 52, Gukjegeumyung-ro,
Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07330,
Republic of Korea
T. +82-2-785-8971
F. +82-2-785-8970/8910
E. [email protected]
AFoCO Regional Education & Training Center (RETC)
Seed & Seedling Center (SSC) of Forest Department of Myanmar, Ye-Twin-Kone Village, Hmawbi Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar
T. +95-9972578592
E. [email protected]
