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Concept Notes

2015 ASEAN Korea Youth Network Workshop Forest and Youth: Youth in the Forefront of Forest Conservation in ASEAN & Korea

1) Introduction

The forestry sector in the 21 century has been an area growing in importance yet lacking in

the attention it receives from our younger generation. What is alarming is that this trend is

observed in countries all over the world. With forests playing a crucial part in the

maintenance of a countrys environment and its sustainable growth in the long term, it is

important to encourage and educate the younger generation of the need for forest studies.

In the issues of forestry, international cooperation is also an emerging issue. Forests, being

one of the millstones of our environment, cannot be separated as a single countrys issue. As

the United Nations Environment Program recognizes in its objectives, (the)

strengthening of forest-related national institutes is essential in enhancing the

effectiveness of management, conservation and sustainable development of forests

(UNEP, Agenda 21: Combating Deforestation)

ASEAN Korea Centre (AKC) and ASEAN ROK Forest Cooperation (AFoCo)

recognize the importance of promoting sustainable forest management as well as acting as a

platform for the dialogue between the ASEAN Member States and the ROK. To do so, AKC

and AFoCo would like to invite students from the ASEAN Member States and the ROK to

promote the development of future leaders in the field of forestry as well as encourage a

closer relationship between the ASEAN Member States and the ROK. ASEAN-Korea Youth

Network Workshop will be a week-long program with lecture sessions and field excursions

both in Korea and Indonesia.

2) Objectives

To discuss the global issue related to forest conservation and ways how to overcome the

barrier and environmental challenges

To further enhance the networks and genuine friendship among the ASEAN and Korea youth

toward a shared future

To provide a platform for the youth of ASEAN and Korea, who will be the future leaders, to

exchange ideas on how to collaborate together

Date: 10-18 August 2015

Venue: Korea (Seoul, Gangwondo), Indonesia (Jakarta, Yogyakarta)

Organizer: ASEAN-Korea Centre, ASEAN-ROK Forest Cooperation Secretariat (AFoCO)

Participants: ASEAN and Korean university and graduate students

Submission Deadline: 18:00 30 June 2015

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3) Participants

3)- In-bound, Republic of Korea (Total 100)

a) ASEAN Korea Centre: 80 Students

ASEAN and Korean university and graduate students residing in Korea

b) AFoCo Secretariat: 20 students

ASEAN university students residing in ASEAN and majoring in forestry

3)- Out-bound, Indonesia (Total 70)

a) ASEAN Korea Centre : 50 Students

ASEAN and Korean university and graduate students residing in Korea

b) AFoCo Secretariat: 20 students

ASEAN university students residing in ASEAN and majoring in forestry

4) Workshop Format

Field Visits

Workshops

Lectures and seminars by AFoCo and ASEAN Korea Centre

Group projects, report, and presentations, Intercultural activities

5) Date and Venue

Date : 10 18 August 2015

Venue : Soopchewon (Forest Experience Training Center), Republic of Korea

Gadjah Mada University (Wanagama), Indonesia

6) Program Topics

a) The importance of cooperative relations among ASEAN Member Stats and the ROK for the

future of Asia

b) The importance of forests and sustainable use of environment

c) Indonesian forests and culture

7) Programs

Agenda I : ROK (August 10 13, 2015)

Date Time Program Venue

Mon,

10 Aug 2015

9:00 - 12:00 Move to Soopchewon

13:00 - 14:00 Arrival and Registration Soopchewon

14:00 - 15:00 Opening Ceremony

15:30 - 18:00 Ice-breaking (ASEAN Community Dance game)

19:00 Class : How to make UCC Soopchewon

Tue,

11 Aug,2015

9:00 - 10:15 Lecture on forest I (tbd)

10:30 - 12:00 Lecture on forest II (tbd)

13:00 - 14:20 Lecture on forest III (tbd)

14:40 - 16:00 Soopchewon Mission Impossible

16:00 - 18:00 Team Mission I: Making UCC

19:00 UCC Contest Soopchewon

Wed,

12 Aug 2015

9:00 10:00 Visit to Korea Forest Research Institute KFRI

11:00 13:00 Closing Ceremony of Korea Program Seoul, AKC

14:00 - 18:00 Seoul city tour

19:30 - Recreational Time Hyundai Residence

Thur, 13 Aug

2015

10:35 Departure from Incheon Airport to Jakarta

GA879/KE5627 (10:35 - 16:40, 7h5m)

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Agenda II : ASEAN Country (August 13 18, 2015)

Date Time Program Venue

Thur,

13 Aug 2015

16:40 18:40 Move to Bogor by bus

18:40 19:00 Check-in Bogor Fave Hotel

23:30 Recreational Time

Fri,

14 Aug 2015

8:30 11:00 Tour of Bogor Botanical Garden Bogor

13:00 - 14:00 Program at ASEAN Secretariat (tbd) ASEAN Secretariat

14:30 16:00 Program at Ministry of Environment and

Forestry of Indonesia (tbd)

Ministry of Environment

and Forestry of Indonesia

18:25 19:25 Departure from Jakarta to

(1hr) Yogyakarta

2100 - Check-in and recreational time Wanagama

Sat,

15 Aug 2015

9:00 - 12:00 Wanagama Program I (tbd) Wanagama

13:00 - 18:00 Wanagama Program II (tbd)

19:00 - 21:00 Batik cultural activity

Sun,

16 Aug 2015

9:00 10:00 Move to Wanagama Field Wanagama

10:00 - 12:00 Wanagama Field Visit

13:00 15:30 Wanagama Field Visit

16:30 18:30 Tour of Borobudur Temple

19:30 20:30 Move to Wanagama

20:30 - Group Activity :

Poster Designing/Essay Writing

Mon,

17 Aug 2015

8:30 9:30 Move to Prambanan Temple Yogyakarta

9:30 11:30 Tour of Prambanan Temple

13:30 15:00 Gadjah Mada University Program

15:00 16:00 Closing Ceremony

16:00 17:00 Move to Airport

18:20 19:20 Move to Jakarta

19:20 - Move to respective countries

Tue,

18 Aug,2015

8:30 Arrival in Korea Incheon Airport

8) Logistics

All participants, speakers, and field agents will be supported round trip airfare, accommodations,

meals, lectures, cultural activities, Indonesia visa, and group travel insurance by the Organizers.

Students will be required to adhere to the workshop rules provided upon their arrival. All

participants will be asked to leave when in violation of the workshop guidelines. Participants will

be required to sign an agreement of understanding prior to the workshop.

9) Contact Information

ASEAN Korea Centre

Information and Data Unit

ASEAN Korea Centre

Email : youth@aseankorea.org