Water and Mountains

FAO has been engaged in resilient watershed management, forests and water and sustainable mountain development  since the 1970s. The Water and Mountains team is responsible for carrying out activities in these thematic areas. 

The Water and Mountains team provides technical assistance for the design and implementation of field projects, supports international processes and prepares technical guidance and information products. It has a strong presence at field level, especially in Africa, Near East, Central Asia and Latin America.

Through our work and projects, we aim to building resilient mountain communities and forest landscapes while ensuring the sustainable provision of ecosystem services especially in terms of water quality and supply.

Forestry News

International Day of Forests: FAO, Google and partners launch solution easing people’s ability to monitor and protect forests 21 March 2024 FAO today marked International Day of Forests by showcasing transformative innovations such as advances in forest monitoring, early warning systems and other vital technical solutions that are being used to help countries halt deforestation and forest degradation. [more]

Innovating tradition to protect ancient forests in Papua New Guinea 21 March 2024 The FAO AIM4Forests programme supports an Indigenous Peoples' community to monitor forests with satellites and tablets. [more]

Harnessing technology and innovation to transform our forests 21 March 2024 Find out how innovation and technology have transformed countries' ability to monitor and report on their forests in this digital story. [more]