The main objective of this ITTO-supported symposium is to review the status of national efforts in conservation, management and sustainable utilization of forest genetic resources (FGR), particularly in tropical Asia. This symposium will also provide opportunities for exchanging of information and experiences towards strengthening capacity in FGR conservation, management and sustainable utilization to meet the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation.  

dates: 5-8 October 2009  
location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  
www: http://www.itto.int/en/workshop_detail/id=2073