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The Korea Forest Service (KFS) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) jointly launched the Peace Forest Initiative (PFI) to promote sustainable peace through cross-border forest cooperation.
In September this year, the PFI International Forum will be held to enhance peace by revitalizing forest cooperation in border areas and regions affected by ethnic conflicts. The Forum will include discussions on the future direction of regional pilot projects and a signing ceremony. We warmly invite all those interested in advancing peace through forest cooperation to join us.

ㅇ Date / Venue: September 1, 2025 (Mon) 14:00?15:30 / Central Park Hall, 15F, Kensington Hotel Yeouido, Seoul

ㅇ Hosts / Organizers: Offices of National Assembly Members Seo Sam-suk and Jeong Hee-yong / Korea Forest Service, UNCCD Secretariat

ㅇ Participants: Around 50 participants, including representatives from the KFS, UNCCD Secretariat, international organizations, and partner countries

ㅇ Open Session: Remarks by key officials, signing ceremony for PFI pilot projects, and panel discussion on the status and future direction of forest-based peacebuilding pilot projects