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
Goals & Objectives of Project Support the development of the tools and capacity needed to assess the carbon sequestration potential of and develop sample investment plans that incorporate carbon finance for different silvicultural interventions under the Billion Tree National Movement (BTNM) by operationalizing carbon finance
Today marks a significant milestone for the Parties, Observers, and the Secretariat of AFoCO as we celebrate the 6th Anniversary. It’s a moment filled with reflection on the journey of growth and the meaningful cooperation AFoCO and the Member Countries experienced over these years. From
On 22 April 2024, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed bewteen the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization and the Forest Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic for the project titled: Conservation of Useful and Rare Tree Species in Kyrgyzstan through
The Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan hosted the Tenth Session of the Assembly as a special session on 17-18 April 2024. Kyrgyzstan, nestled in the heart of Central Asia, is a country that faces unique challenges posed by climate change.
On 26 October 2023, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization and the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines for the project titled: Ensuring functioning of cultural ecosystem services
Goals & Objectives of the Project Contribute in combatting deforestation in Kyrgyz Republic including enhancement of capacities of respective Forestry Agencies and environmental and socio-economic benefits for forest stakeholders Main Activities Objective 1: To prepare technical documents and guidelines for the establishment of improved seed
Goals & Objectives of Project To establish ASEAN-Korea Garden to strengthen regional forest cooperation, promote eco-tourism and educational programs. The target project site for the establishment of the garden is within the Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF) campus. Main Activities Objective 1: Establish and
The Ninth Session of the Assembly of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), was held at the Secretariat and the Headquarters of AFoCO in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 25–26 October 2023. This Session of the Assembly held special significance, marking the first time it
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
Goals & Objectives of Project Support the development of the tools and capacity needed to assess the carbon sequestration potential of and develop sample investment plans that incorporate carbon finance for different silvicultural interventions under the Billion Tree National Movement (BTNM) by operationalizing carbon finance
Today marks a significant milestone for the Parties, Observers, and the Secretariat of AFoCO as we celebrate the 6th Anniversary. It’s a moment filled with reflection on the journey of growth and the meaningful cooperation AFoCO and the Member Countries experienced over these years. From
On 22 April 2024, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed bewteen the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization and the Forest Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic for the project titled: Conservation of Useful and Rare Tree Species in Kyrgyzstan through
The Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan hosted the Tenth Session of the Assembly as a special session on 17-18 April 2024. Kyrgyzstan, nestled in the heart of Central Asia, is a country that faces unique challenges posed by climate change.
On 26 October 2023, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization and the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines for the project titled: Ensuring functioning of cultural ecosystem services
Goals & Objectives of the Project Contribute in combatting deforestation in Kyrgyz Republic including enhancement of capacities of respective Forestry Agencies and environmental and socio-economic benefits for forest stakeholders Main Activities Objective 1: To prepare technical documents and guidelines for the establishment of improved seed
Goals & Objectives of Project To establish ASEAN-Korea Garden to strengthen regional forest cooperation, promote eco-tourism and educational programs. The target project site for the establishment of the garden is within the Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF) campus. Main Activities Objective 1: Establish and
The Ninth Session of the Assembly of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), was held at the Secretariat and the Headquarters of AFoCO in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 25–26 October 2023. This Session of the Assembly held special significance, marking the first time it
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]
