Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 8 September 2026. – The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the FAO Mongolia Office jointly organized the AFoCO–FAO Asia Forest Cooperation International Forum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 8–9 September 2026. The forum brought together around 60 participants from Bhutan, China, Kazakhstan,
The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) successfully convened the Fifth Regional Workshop for Knowledge-Sharing on the NTFP Project from 13 to 15 July 2026 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Approximately 30 participants representing nine participating member countries gathered, with Thailand joining virtually, to share project achievements,
May 26, 2026, Online — AFoCO and Bhutan have officially launched a new forest restoration and fire resilience project through an online MoU signing ceremony, inception meeting, and PSC meeting, marking an important step toward protecting fire-prone landscapes and communities in Thimphu and Paro. An online MoU
From September 9 to 11, 2024 – The Annual Technical Workshop 2024 was successfully concluded in Bangkok, Thailand. Approximately 80 participants joined the workshop to discuss challenges and solutions in project management, co-hosted by the Royal Forest Department of Thailand. The workshop commenced with opening
Background Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are known as multi-benefit products for farmers. NTFPs contribute to not only increasing income for people associated with forests, but also improving forest ecosystems and biodiversity. In the context of the global trend in adaptation to climate change and halting
Background The initiative titled “Capacity Building of Community Forestry Management Groups (CFMGs) in Eastern Bhutan through Training on Proper Maintenance of Community Forestry Documents and Records” emerged from a comprehensive study conducted by the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT), in partnership
Hanoi, Vietnam – September 3 to 9, 2023 — In a groundbreaking effort to propel sustainable forest management into action, AFoCO recently wrapped up its 2nd Regional Workshop for the Project titled “Improved Local Community Livelihoods Through Increase Income From Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP): Modelling
Goal & Objectives The project will aim to alleviate the poverty of rural communities and promote sustainable forest management. Main Activities Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Expected Outputs
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 8 September 2026. – The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the FAO Mongolia Office jointly organized the AFoCO–FAO Asia Forest Cooperation International Forum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 8–9 September 2026. The forum brought together around 60 participants from Bhutan, China, Kazakhstan,
The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) successfully convened the Fifth Regional Workshop for Knowledge-Sharing on the NTFP Project from 13 to 15 July 2026 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Approximately 30 participants representing nine participating member countries gathered, with Thailand joining virtually, to share project achievements,
May 26, 2026, Online — AFoCO and Bhutan have officially launched a new forest restoration and fire resilience project through an online MoU signing ceremony, inception meeting, and PSC meeting, marking an important step toward protecting fire-prone landscapes and communities in Thimphu and Paro. An online MoU
From September 9 to 11, 2024 – The Annual Technical Workshop 2024 was successfully concluded in Bangkok, Thailand. Approximately 80 participants joined the workshop to discuss challenges and solutions in project management, co-hosted by the Royal Forest Department of Thailand. The workshop commenced with opening
Background Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are known as multi-benefit products for farmers. NTFPs contribute to not only increasing income for people associated with forests, but also improving forest ecosystems and biodiversity. In the context of the global trend in adaptation to climate change and halting
Background The initiative titled “Capacity Building of Community Forestry Management Groups (CFMGs) in Eastern Bhutan through Training on Proper Maintenance of Community Forestry Documents and Records” emerged from a comprehensive study conducted by the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT), in partnership
Hanoi, Vietnam – September 3 to 9, 2023 — In a groundbreaking effort to propel sustainable forest management into action, AFoCO recently wrapped up its 2nd Regional Workshop for the Project titled “Improved Local Community Livelihoods Through Increase Income From Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP): Modelling
Goal & Objectives The project will aim to alleviate the poverty of rural communities and promote sustainable forest management. Main Activities Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Expected Outputs
