On April 29, 2025, the thematic workshop titled “Asian Restoration Education Design” was successfully held at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (Thai Nguyen University), organized by the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development.
The event brought together a wide range of experts, lecturers, and researchers from prestigious organizations and institutions such as CIFOR-ICRAF, the University of Helsinki (Finland), Hue University, Tay Nguyen University, the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, the Faculty of Forestry, as well as staff, lecturers, and students of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry.
In her opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, warmly welcomed the presence of all delegates and emphasized the significance and importance of this thematic workshop. She affirmed that the core objective of the event was to promote the development of educational programs on Asian Restoration Education—a key component of the international project “Forest Landscape Restoration and Sustainable Livelihoods in Bangladesh and Vietnam (FORSU).”
Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha speaking at the workshop
This project is funded by the ERASMUS+ Programme and the Delegation of the European Union (EU), and is led by Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (Thai Nguyen University), in collaboration with partner universities in Finland, Germany, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Representing CIFOR-ICRAF, Dr. Ilse Hennemann – Partnership Capacity Development Consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya – delivered a detailed presentation focused on building a network for developing materials and training programs related to landscape restoration in the Asian region.
Dr. Ilse Hennemann presenting at the workshop
During the discussion session, experts, lecturers, and staff from various universities and research institutions actively contributed ideas and proposed practical solutions aimed at: Promoting collaboration and connections among universities in Asia in developing specialized courses on forest landscape restoration; Establishing an academic exchange network for lecturers, researchers, teaching staff, and students, thereby fostering knowledge sharing and enhancing professional capacity across the region; Creating a student community that links universities across Asia, with the goal of cultivating creative spaces, encouraging academic exchange, and improving the quality of future human resources.
The workshop opened up new directions for strengthening ties among educational and research institutions in the region, contributing to the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration and the formation of a dynamic academic community in forestry and sustainable development in Asia.
Some photos from the workshop:
