Biodiversity 

Reducing threats to biodiversity (KMGBF Targets 1-8)

These FAO learning opportunities explore solutions to reduce pressures on biodiversity and build resilience in agrifood systems. Topics include integrated spatial planning, the conservation and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystem services, safeguarding species and genetic diversity, the sustainable harvesting and trade of wild species, the prevention and management of human-wildlife conflicts, and actions to address the impacts of invasive alien species, pollution and climate change.

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KMGBF Target 9–13KMGBF Target 14–23
Agrifood systems solutions for halting deforestation
Agrifood systems solutions for halting deforestation
01/06/2026

This course provides guidance and tools designed to identify systemic solutions to context- specific indirect drivers or deforestation and forest degradation...

Basic integrated fire management tools for early warning and decision-making
Basic integrated fire management tools for early warning and decision-making
01/04/2026

Integrated Fire Management (IFM) is a holistic and advanced approach to managing fire on the landscape. It integrates socio-cultural realities, ecological...

Climate-smart fisheries and aquaculture
01/06/2020

This course has been designed to support the inclusion of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) approaches in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. It provides...

Climate-smart forestry
01/06/2020

This course explores the role of forests and trees in climate-smart agriculture (CSA). It takes into consideration the ecosystem services and goods...

Delivering restoration outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being
Delivering restoration outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being
01/11/2024

This course is designed to support global efforts in achieving Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). As a key element...

Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025
01/03/2026

This e-learning course is part of FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. It is designed to validate your understanding of one of the most authoritative...

GRIN - Global Community Edition (GGCE) and Genesys
GRIN-Global Community Edition (GGCE) and Genesys
22/05/2026

This course introduces two complementary systems that support the management of ex situ data on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA):...

Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
01/12/2022

This course introduces the classification of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) including the systems used for identification, mitigation and the sourcing...

Forests and Landscapes
Introduction to forest and landscape restoration
22/05/2021

Degradation of forests and landscapes impacts the global climate, and also the food security and livelihoods of communities. Forest and landscape restoration...

Illustration: fishing boat, fishes unferwater and energy.
Introduction to other effective area-based conservation measures in marine fisheries
01/06/2024

This course provides the background and context on other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in marine fisheries.

Maintaining and restoring wetlands in agricultural settings
Maintaining and restoring wetlands in agricultural settings
01/07/2025

This course examines the intricate relationship between agriculture and wetlands, emphasizing the need to maintain and restore wetlands in agricultural...

Monitoring forest and landscape restoration
Monitoring forest and landscape restoration
01/04/2021

As countries work to meet their national commitments to restoring degraded landscapes, it is important that all FLR interventions have manageable monitoring...