News
FAO training support in anglophone West Africa to collect forest data
07/06/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a regional remote sensing survey workshop in Lagos, Nigeria, to support data collection for the FRA 2025 Remote Sensing Survey (RSS).
Advancing forest data collection in Mexico
17/05/2024
FAO and CONAFOR organized a national workshop in Mexico to support data collection for the 2025 cycle of the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) Remote Sensing Survey (RSS).
Unveiling the vital role of transparent forest data in climate action
22/04/2024
CBIT-Forest project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is entering its second phase of work to revolutionize forest data transparency and ensure informed decision-making.
FRA 2025: Capacity Building for Effective Forest Resource Reporting
04/04/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization held a regional workshop in on 4 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, to provide technical support and guidance to national correspondents from the Asian region.
New e-Learning course: Using land-cover information to monitor progress on SDG 15
21/03/2024
To mark the International Day of Forests, an online course has been designed and developed by FAO to provide a basic understanding of land-cover data accessible to all interested parties through the FAO e-learning Academy.
Grow your knowledge: Celebrate the International Day of Forests with innovative education tools
21/03/2024
The International Day of Forests is here, and the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) invites you to celebrate by exploring the fascinating world of forests through innovative virtual learning.
Year in review: the Global Forest Resources Assessment
26/02/2024
FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reflects on a productive and enriching year for understanding the status and trends in forest-related variables across the world.
Robust forest data ensured by joint collection with the FAO, UNECE and FOREST EUROPE pan-European partnership
13/12/2023
Forestry experts discuss the history and success of the close collaboration between FAO, UNECE and FOREST EUROPE.
Innovative monitoring of forest and landscape restoration in the Mediterranean region
10/11/2023
The regional workshop “Monitoring tools available for forest and landscape restoration in the Mediterranean region” took place with remarkable success in Barcelona, Spain, from 6 to 10 November 2023.
FAO workshop finalizes FRA 2025 reporting process for Asian countries
02/11/2023
FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) held the second FRA 2025 country reporting workshop for Asian countries in Tokyo with the participation of 25 National Correspondents and alternates from 20 countries.
Forest Kids at the World Food Forum
19/10/2023
Students from Italy and around the world gathered at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, to learn about forests and biodiversity from the Forest Kids video game.
Forestry digitalization and FRA 2025 reporting advanced in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Eastern Europe
13/10/2023
The Forest Information Week took place from 10 to 13 October 2023 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Boosting data quality and conservation efforts in Anglophone Africa
26/09/2023
Regional experts from Anglophone African countries unite in Port Louis, Mauritius, to enhance technical capacities, data quality and sustainability for the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025.
FAO supports French-speaking African countries in the preparation of their Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 report
19/09/2023
The seaside resort of Grand Bassam hosted the official opening ceremony of the regional workshop on FRA 2025.
FAO workshop boosts pan-European forest resources assessment
14/09/2023
National Correspondents workshop for FOREST EUROPE signatory countries on “Global Forest Resources Assessment and Joint Pan-European Data Collection organized by FAO in Finland.
FRA 2025 workshop for Canada and USA
30/06/2023
A virtual FRA 2025 workshop for Canada and USA virtual was arranged in June 2024.
FRA 2025 workshop for Francophone Africa
30/05/2023
The first FRA 2025 workshop for Francophone Africa was arranged in May 2024 virtual.
Strengthening forest reporting in the Near East and North Africa region
29/05/2023
The Near East and North Africa regional workshop will contribute to strengthening forest reporting for a greener, more sustainable future in the Near East and North Africa region.
Enhancing Forest Data Reporting for Monitoring and Conserving Forests in the Pacific Countries
10/05/2023
Regional Workshop organized by FAO in Nadi, Fiji, to support twelve representatives from Pacific countries in compiling data for the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA 2025).
Advancing countries’ capacities to report on forest resources in Africa
28/04/2023
FAO FRA 2025 sub-regional workshop for Anglophone Africa was held on 28/04/2023 in Hwange, Zimbabwe to provide technical assistance on the online platform used to compile the country reports.