Introduction

The Andean-Finland Forest Education and Research (AFFER) project aims to improve sustainable forest resource management education by developing mobility and training on forest and water management in tropical, Andean, and boreal ecosystems. It involves collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina in Peru, and Universidad de Cuenca in Ecuador, integrating students and researchers. AFFER promotes knowledge exchange through online and onsite learning, including case studies and field visits. The project fosters international cooperation, aiming to strengthen educational and research initiatives between Finland and Latin America, enhancing the global competitiveness of participating institutions.

Participants

University of Eastern Finland – UEF

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina – UNALM (Lima, Peru)

Universidad de Cuenca (Cuenca, Ecuador)

Financing

Total budget: 61 280 EUR from Finnish Minstry of Foreign Affairs (TFK Programme)