Myanmar delegation visited VITRI

A delegation from the University of Forestry (Myanmar) visited VITRI to discuss potentials forms of cooperation in particularly capacity building and curricular improvements. The visit was organised by MFA as an initial step to further develop forestry cooperation with Myanmar and continue cooperation in the region. The Myanmar delegation included the Deputy Director General of University of Forestry, Mr. Kyaw Kyaw Lwin, the Director of Forest Department Mr. Tint Swe, and the Deputy Directors Mr. Thein Toe and Mr. Win Naing. The exchange staff from National University of Laos were also present.Myanmar Continue reading “Myanmar delegation visited VITRI”

Summer course at the Helsinki Summer School

The Viikki Tropical Resources Institute (VITRI) is coordinating a course titled Managing Sustainable Forest Landscapes (6 ECTS) at the Helsinki Summer School this summer, from the 4th to the 20th of August, 2015. The course seeks to enhance the understanding of forest ecosystem services, not least as the future of global forest resources is a daily concern in international policy debate and processes. Continue reading “Summer course at the Helsinki Summer School”