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The first South Asian Agroforestry Congress ended in New Delhi, promoting tree-based farming for climate resilience and rural growth.
The first South Asian Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests Congress, TREESCAPES 2026, ended in New Delhi on February 7, 2026, uniting stakeholders to advance tree-based agriculture for climate resilience and rural development.
Organized by CIFOR-ICRAF and ICAR, the event highlighted agroforestry’s role in reducing deforestation, lowering emissions, and cutting wood imports, with India’s tree systems already storing nearly 20% of national carbon.
Key priorities included green finance, digital traceability, private-sector collaboration, and inclusive extension services.
Ministerial support from Nepal and the Maldives underscored regional commitment, while calls were made for stronger policies, smallholder inclusion in forest certification, and geospatial tools to guide sustainable land use, aligning with India’s 2070 net-zero target.
El primer Congreso de Agroforestería de Asia del Sur terminó en Nueva Delhi, promoviendo la agricultura basada en los árboles para la resiliencia climática y el crecimiento rural.