A framework for ecosystem restoration monitoring
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads the charge in addressing ecosystem restoration through its initiatives under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Central to these efforts is the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM), which aims to build a comprehensive standardized database to document where restoration is happening and how to connect different datasets. This approach ensures systematic tracking and integration of restoration efforts, enhancing global understanding and better coordination. Moreover, FAO leverages advanced technologies and fosters collaboration with global partners to develop standardized monitoring protocols and training materials, empowering local communities and governments to undertake their restoration monitoring.
Through its concerted efforts, the FAO aims to provide a clearer picture of restoration impacts, fostering global cooperation and driving the adoption of best practices in ecosystem restoration. By equipping stakeholders with the right tools and knowledge, FAO enhances global efforts to restore and maintain healthy, resilient ecosystems for future generations.
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Publications
Monitoring gender equality and social inclusion in forest and landscape restoration programs
26/11/2024
Integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in forest and landscape

Delivering restoration outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being – Resource guide to Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
31/10/2024
This publication serves as a comprehensive resource guide to help countries implement Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework...

Roadmap for the Global Biodiversity Framework Target 2
04/03/2024
Partnership supporting implementation and monitoring of ecosystem restoration
Partners
The success of the Decade hinges on collaborative efforts. FAO has cultivated a robust network of over 400 experts from more than 100 organizations in the Task Force on Monitoring.






Related links
- UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- FERM Platform
- Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
- FAO's Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms
- Roadmap for GBF Target 2
- Briefing note on the Task Force on Monitoring for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030
Events
26/ 11
2024
Launch of eLearning course “Delivering Restoration Outcomes for Biodiversity and Human Well-being”
Virtual Event, 26/11/2024
Join us for an engaging webinar on Delivering Restoration Outcomes for Biodiversity and Human Well-being, hosted by the FAO to explore how countries can implement large-scale restoration efforts to achieve the goals outlined in Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
30/ 10
2024
CBD COP16 Restoration Day Event “Tracking Progress and Building Capacity: New Guidance and Tools”
Hybrid Event, 30/10/2024
Join us at Restoration Day during CBD COP16 for a session focused on practical approaches to ecosystem restoration. This event will feature the launch of the Target 2 Resource Guide, which provides tools and guidance to help countries translate restoration commitments into action.
1/ 7
2024
3/7
2024
Developing a Roadmap for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 2
Hybrid Event, 01/07/2024 - 03/07/2024
From November 22nd to 24th, FAO, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Environment Programme co-hosted a significant workshop focused on developing a roadmap for supporting ecosystem restoration under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at FAO headquarters in Rome. Over the course of thre...
14/ 5
2024
Delivering Restoration Outcomes for Biodiversity and Human Wellbeing
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 14/05/2024
This side event during SBSTTA26 presented the draft version of the Resource Guide to Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Fram...
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