Exploring GAEZ v5: data access and applications through the new platform
Virtual Event, 03/07/2025
Organizers: Geospatial Unit, Land and Water Division (NSL) and Digital FAO and Agro-informatics Division (CSI), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA).
Following the launch of the Global Agro-Ecological Zones version 5 (GAEZ v5) in April 2025, this webinar will introduce the updated GAEZ framework, its purpose, structure and key improvements. Participants will explore practical applications of GAEZ v5 data for agricultural planning, food security analysis and policy development across different climate and management scenarios.
The launch of the GAEZ v5 assessment and its platform represents a major milestone in advancing agricultural planning and sustainable development. GAEZ v5 incorporates improved methodologies and updated datasets on climate, soil, and land resources to support more informed decision-making in agriculture and land-use management.
This version also benefits from technological advancements that enhance the processing, generation, and dissemination of data. The new platform leverages open-source libraries and tools to enable intuitive data visualization through a free and open framework, ensuring interoperability with other systems, particularly the FAO Agro-Informatics Platform. This technical webinar offers an opportunity to explore the updated methods, inputs, and dissemination tools introduced in version 5.
AGENDA
11:00–11:05 | Opening of the webinar and presentation of the agenda
Livia Peiser, Senior Land and Water Officer and Head of Geospatial Unit, Land and Water Division, FAO
11:05–11:25 | Key GAEZ v5 data and real-world applications
Günther Fischer, Distinguished Emeritus Research Scholar, Biodiversity and Natural Resources Program (BNR), IIASA
11:25–11:35 QA session
11:35–11:50 | Exploring the new GAEZ v5 platform
Federica Chiozza, Land and Water Officer, Geospatial Unit, Land and Water Division, FAO
11:50–12:05 | Key tools and functions of the GAEZ v5 platform
Gianluca Franceschini, Information Technology Officer, Digital FAO and Agro-informatics Division, FAO
12:05–12:30 | QA session and closing
Livia Peiser, FAO
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