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flag The first South Asian Agroforestry Congress ended in New Delhi, promoting tree-based farming for climate resilience and rural growth.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Key priorities included green finance, digital traceability, private-sector collaboration, and inclusive extension services. flag 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.

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