Timor Leste has been facing forest and land degradation since Independence in early 2000. Over more than two decades, dense forests have been degraded, causing further environmentaldegradation and increased food insecurity. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) through the Directorate General of Forests, Coffee
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
Southeast Asia region faces environmental and instability challenges, induced by the impact of climate change and environment degradation that are closely linked to the region’s socio-political landscape. The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and unsustainable land and water management practices
The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are working together to develop a project for Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding. The project “Enhancing climate resilience through sustainable watershed management and agroforestry practices in Timor-Leste (indicative)” intends to
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
July 9-15, 2023 — Members of the AFoCO Secretariat visited Timor-Leste to explore potential forest projects and collaborate with stakeholders. Mr. Fernandino Viera da Costa, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Forestry (MALFF), warmly welcomed the AFoCO team during a productive
The AFoCO Secretariat has been working to enhance the capacities of its member countries’ forestry sectors and working environments through various measures. As a result, the Regional Education and Training Center (RETC) has received donations of various types of forestry equipment and machines, and donations
March 22-23, 2023, Jakarta — AFoCO Secretariat and Implementing Agencies of AFoCO projects in Timor-Leste gathered in Jakarta to conduct the 3rd Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting for AFoCO/018/2020 and the 2nd PSC Meeiting for AFoCO/026/2021. The participants exchanged warm greetings with each other and
Timor Leste has been facing forest and land degradation since Independence in early 2000. Over more than two decades, dense forests have been degraded, causing further environmentaldegradation and increased food insecurity. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) through the Directorate General of Forests, Coffee
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
Southeast Asia region faces environmental and instability challenges, induced by the impact of climate change and environment degradation that are closely linked to the region’s socio-political landscape. The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and unsustainable land and water management practices
The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are working together to develop a project for Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding. The project “Enhancing climate resilience through sustainable watershed management and agroforestry practices in Timor-Leste (indicative)” intends to
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
July 9-15, 2023 — Members of the AFoCO Secretariat visited Timor-Leste to explore potential forest projects and collaborate with stakeholders. Mr. Fernandino Viera da Costa, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Forestry (MALFF), warmly welcomed the AFoCO team during a productive
The AFoCO Secretariat has been working to enhance the capacities of its member countries’ forestry sectors and working environments through various measures. As a result, the Regional Education and Training Center (RETC) has received donations of various types of forestry equipment and machines, and donations
March 22-23, 2023, Jakarta — AFoCO Secretariat and Implementing Agencies of AFoCO projects in Timor-Leste gathered in Jakarta to conduct the 3rd Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting for AFoCO/018/2020 and the 2nd PSC Meeiting for AFoCO/026/2021. The participants exchanged warm greetings with each other and
