India-Japan Deepen Cooperation in Sustainable Forest Management

On 5th September 2026, India and Japan held the 7th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Forestry and Natural Resources in Bengaluru, reviewing bilateral cooperation and identifying new areas for collaboration in sustainable forest management.

Key Areas of Cooperation

  • Forest Fire Management: Both sides discussed prevention, early detection and management of forest fires through improved technologies and institutional cooperation.
  • Forest Certification: Cooperation will focus on strengthening credible forest-certification systems and promoting sustainable management of forest resources.
  • Agroforestry: India and Japan explored collaboration in agroforestry and sustainable livelihood models that combine ecological restoration with community benefits.
  • Technology & Innovation: The two sides discussed greater ....
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