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GIZ Philippines Hosted a Learning Visit from GIZ India and Pakistan

Photo ops of the visitors for knowledge exchange with the E4DR project core team Four technical advisors of GIZ - three from the Integrated Climate Risk Insurance (ICRI) project in India (Mr. Ivo Litzenberg, Ms. Parul Singh, and Mr. Sauvik Dey) and one from the project on Strengthening...

Edible Aquatic Insects as Future Protein Sources: Challenges in Sustainable Utilization

Introduction: Insects are considered an alternative protein source for human beings particularly in Asia (Japan, China, Thailand, India) Latin America (Mexico, Venezuela), and Africa. Entomophagy (practice of eating insects) depends upon insect palatability, taste, availability food taboo restrictions, local traditions, and religious customs. In India, the northeastern region is quite...

Training “Biodiversity Conservation and Human Well-being”

Group photo during the field trip in Khao Yai National Park Malayan Porcupine spotted during the night safari in Khao Yai National Park Building on an annual series of seminars held at the Isle of Vilm, Germany, the training “Biodiversity Conservation and Human Well-being” was brought to the Asia-Pacific region by...

Nursery Management & Seedling Quality for Large Size Timber Plantations

To ensure successful plantation establishment and development of quality sawlogs in line with production targets, efforts start before the planting: high-quality seedlings are important to ensure successful plantation establishment, increase resilience against negative impacts (climate change, pests and diseases) and ensure growth rates of quality sawlogs. SFM project held a...

ASEAN Fosters MSME Cross-Border Trade and Circular Economy

Group photo of ASEAN Member States Representatives during the 16th ACCMSME Meeting and other Meetings. In the recent 16th ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) Meeting and Related Meetings, held from 16-20 October 2023 in Singapore, updates on ASEAN Access took center stage. This regional platform...

Training on curricula development – ‘Traditional Knowledge: Cultural Heritage for the Future’

The training titled ‘Traditional Knowledge: Cultural Heritage for the Future’ was organised by the Indo-German Bilateral Co-operation project ‘Protection and Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources in the North-eastern Himalayan Region of India’ (NERAQ) in collaboration with Centre for Biocultural Diversity, University of Kent, United Kingdom from 18-22 September, 2023...

Elevating Forest Sustainability: Harnessing 3D Models for Awareness and Conservation in Himachal Pradesh

In a global shift towards highlighting the significance of forest ecosystems and fostering public awareness about their conservation, the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) project, in partnership with the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology Bengaluru, is using interactive...

Knowledge Exchange Series- Webinar on “Sustainable Livelihoods vis-à-vis Aquatic Resources Management”

The second Knowledge Exchange Session was organised on 06 October 2023 on the topic “Sustainable Livelihoods vis-à-vis Aquatic Resources Management”. The aim of this session was to share experiences, reflect on approaches and stimulate constructive discussion on enhancing livelihoods against the backdrop of protection and sustainable management of aquatic...

Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainable Forestry Development

The 10 women featured in the exhibition “Forestry through Women’s Eyes” were recognized for their inspiring contributions. Binh Dinh, 5-6 October 2023. 160 participants of the national Forum on "Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainable Forestry Development" joined their voices in recognizing and empowering women as key actors in forestry sustainable...