Applications open to all until Nov. 18; program aims to build practical skills in the private sector
South Korea's forestry authority is launching a training program to strengthen practical skills in the private sector on REDD+, an international initiative that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by preventing deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries while enhancing forests' carbon absorption capacity.
The Korea Forest Service announced Monday it is accepting applications through Nov. 18 for the 16th REDD+ Advanced Course on overseas forest carbon stock enhancement.
The course will be held online through the Forest Education Institute on Nov. 25 and is free and open to anyone interested in REDD+.
Up to 75 participants will be accepted. Applicants must register on the Forest Education Institute website and select the "16th REDD+ Domestic Advanced Course (Online)" to apply.
The curriculum covers an analysis of domestic and international carbon market operating frameworks, a full-cycle analysis of REDD+ projects, feasibility study preparation and case studies, and the practical aspects of issuing emissions reduction credits and conducting market transactions. Experts in forestry and carbon markets will serve as instructors.
Kim Tong-il, the Korea Forest Service's overseas resources officer, said the program is intended to deepen understanding of REDD+ projects and build hands-on capabilities across the full project lifecycle — from identifying opportunities to securing emissions reductions and executing market transactions. "We will work to cultivate specialists who can advance international emissions reduction projects in the forestry sector and expand the foundation for private-sector participation," Kim said.
kwonhl@heraldcorp.com
