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Introduction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Andean-Finland Forest Education and Research (AFFER<\/strong>) 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Participants<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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University of Eastern Finland<\/strong> – UEF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina – UNALM (Lima, Peru)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universidad de Cuenca (Cuenca, Ecuador)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Total budget: 61 280 EUR from Finnish Minstry of Foreign Affairs (TFK Programme)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coordination Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blas Mola <\/strong>is professor at the School of Forest Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessania Polack<\/strong> is a researcher at the School of Forest Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frank Berninger<\/strong> is professor at the Dep. Environmental and Biological Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrea Ramos<\/strong> Huapaya<\/strong> is a researcher at the School of Forest Sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

TFK-project AFFER: Staff and students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Staff and students of the TFK project AFFER at the University of Eastern Finland, outside the Borealis building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff members representing UEF, UNALM, and UCuenca, together with students from these institutions participating in an exchange period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Achievements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Exchange Students (Bachelor, Master & Doctoral)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mobility among Finland, Peru and Ecuador<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workshop: TFK project AFFER <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The workshop focused on hydrology, ecology, climate change, and forestry, providing a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing research, and discussing emerging environmental challenges. Its primary goal was to bridge scientific knowledge with practical applications while fostering interdisciplinary and international collaboration. By creating opportunities for networking and scientific exchange in advance, the workshop aimed to strengthen interactions throughout the Summer School 2026<\/strong> and inspire research collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer School 2026: Ecology & Climate Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International course with students and lecturers from around the world
Fieldwork \u2022 Laboratory work \u2022 Modelling \u2022 Lectures<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More information: https:\/\/blogs.uef.fi\/plantecologyuef\/summer-school-ecology-and-climate-change\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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