Forestry

Publications

New releases
Human mobility in mountain areas in a changing climate
11/2024

By integrating mobility into climate adaptation plans, and leveraging Indigenous Peoples' knowledge with modern technologies, the report advocates for more comprehensive disaster risk management and sustainable development pathways in mountain regions​.

Forest monitoring for transparent commodity supply chains
11/2024

How forest monitoring solutions and datasets can support risk assessment of commodity production, including deforestation and forest degradation, or lack of legality.

Pathways to forest data transparency: Best practices from national forest monitoring to support climate action
11/2024

Featuring successful examples from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean, this publication empowers countries to develop robust national forest monitoring systems that drive climate reporting and inform effective policy.

How Ecuador’s National Forest Monitoring System has enabled access to results-based payments
11/2024

This case study explains how Ecuador’s National Forest Monitoring System has enabled access to results-based payments.

FAO Forestry Paper 164 (2nd ed.): Guide to implementation of phytosanitary standards in forestry
11/2024

This guide provides easy-to-understand information on how good forest management practices and well implemented phytosanitary standards can minimize pest spread and facilitate safe trade.