Contribution of forests to climate and development targets on top of the agenda for Asia-Pacific
26 Apr 2018
The main focus of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit (APRS 2018) was to analyze practical ways in which forest policies and actions can contribute to each country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Under the theme ‘Protecting forests and people, supporting economic growth,’ this key regional event focused on conservation, livelihoods and investment.
More than 1,200 participants from Asia-Pacific share their commitment to preserving rainforests for climate
23 Apr 2018
More than 1,200 participants from over 40 countries across Asia-Pacific attended the summit this week in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This event was co-hosted by the Indonesian Minister for Environment and Energy, Siti Nurbaya, and the Australian Minister for Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg.
2018 Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit to Showcase Approaches to Balancing Economic Growth, Forest Conservation and Human Well-Being
14 Feb 2018
The 3rd APRS will be a key regional event which brings together government, business, civil society and the research community to generate practical action on forest conservation and to help achieve sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
