APFORGEN members and partner organizations have participated in the side event on 4th November 2025.

This is during the 31st Session of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) hosted by the Royal Forest Department of Thailand and held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week (APFW) 2025, which took place from 4-7 November 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 

APFORGEN's session title in the side event is "Seeds of Resilience: Innovations for restoring biodiverse and productive forests".

The side event showcased innovations and practical approaches for integrating biodiversity considerations in forest restoration design, as a foundation for resilient and productive forests. Policymakers, practitioners, and researchers will exchange experiences on digital tools, restoration models, and community-driven solutions from across Asia-Pacific, and co-develop a Call to Action to scale up regional collaboration. The session highlights how investing in tree seed systems can unlock healthier forests that sustain biodiversity, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods.