The aims of this partnership include to:

• Conduct research on the ecology and biodiversity of forest ecosystems to better understand factors driving their origins, current functioning and future dynamics.


• Conduct research on the impact of global environmental change on forest ecosystems.


• Contribute to the building of predictive models for the future dynamics of forest ecosystems in the region and beyond, as well as their capacity to deliver essential ecosystem services.


• Expand and develop the Asian School of the Environment as a major scientific hub for the Smithsonian’s ForestGEO program in the region with the necessary laboratory and field infrastructure.


• Exchange scientific staff and expertise to advance the core scientific missions of the Partnership, including hosting of regular workshops and related activities, and hosting a visitors program.


• Training of the next generation of ecologists and environmental scientists, with particular focus on forest ecology and dynamics.