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Jointly Initiated and organized by APFNet and Southwest Forestry University, the Presidents’ Forum of Forestry Universities and Institutes in the Greater Mekong Subregion ( the Presidents’ Forum) is a platform that further contributes to sustainable forest management and forestry development by enhancing regional cooperation in forestry higher education and talent development.

Objectives

To build and maintain a cooperation and exchange platform for forestry higher education

To explore a cooperation and training mechanism for senior forestry talents

To promote in-depth cooperation and exchanges in forestry science and technology

Members

The Presidents' Forum is open to forestry universities, institutes, and partners, adhering to the principles of Openness and Cooperation, Mutual Benefit, and Co-Development. It now has 16 members.

Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation

Southwest Forestry University, China

Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia

National University of Laos

University of Forestry and Environmental Science, Myanmar

Kasetsart University, Thailand

Vietnam National University of Forestry

Yunnan Academy of Forestry and Grassland, China

National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute, Lao PDR

Forestry School, Forestry Department, Myanmar

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand

Vietnamese Academy of Forest Sciences

Mekong Institute

Institute of Forest and Wildlife Research and Development of Cambodia

Forest Research Institute, Forestry Department, Myanmar

Assembly

Members convene every two years for assembly meetings .

First Presidents' Forum

September 5, 2023

Kunming, China

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Steering Committee and liaison office

The Steering Committee is the decision-making body of the Presidents' Forum, consisting of following 7 member affiliations. Steering Committee members meet annually.

Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation

Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia (Vice-Chair through November 2026)

Southwest Forestry University, China（Chair through November 2026）

National University of Laos

University of Forestry and Environmental Science, Myanmar

Kasetsart University, Thailand

Vietnam National University of Forestry

Southwest Forestry University currently hosts the Forum's liaison office, which coordinates daily operational work and event/activity organization .

First Steering Committee Meeting

18-21November 2024

Kunming, China

Meeting report