Article by John Narayan Parajuli (Communications Specialist, Asia Pacific UNEP/UN-REDD Programme)

The Blueprint itself is being developed following a mandate from the ASEAN Working Group on Forestry (ASOF), with technical support from UNEP, RECOFTC, and NTFP-EP. It is aligned with Member States’ climate and green economy agendas and anchored in ASEAN priorities including ASEAN Blueprint 2025 and the Strategic Plan 2026–30. Learn more

ASEAN blueprint to accelerate social forestry enterprises

During the consultation, the ASEAN Secretariat emphasized the importance of strengthening sustainable forest management, restoring ecosystems, and expanding nature-based solutions—while grounding these efforts in livelihoods, resilience, and community stewardship. Readmore »