GFOI

The European Space Agency (ESA), a lead partner of the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI), is set to make a significant new contribution to forest-monitoring efforts globally. Its satellite, Biomass, launched last month and successfully deployed its 12-meter radar antenna in space, setting the stage to map and monitor the...

In less than a year, Guatemala’s key institutions linked to forest, environmental and other land-use monitoring have joined forces to shape a sustainable monitoring system. This process, known as Country-Led Planning (CLP), places countries at the center – from planning to managing – to ensure sustainability and national ownership. Launched in...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund, has formally joined the Leads Group of the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI). This move strengthens the partnership dedicated to supporting tropical countries in monitoring their forest and carbon resources. Through collaborative action, GFOI partners support tropical countries with...

Antigua, Guatemala – In a critical move to enhance forest management and address deforestation, Guatemala is taking significant steps to strengthen its national forest monitoring system (NFMS). The country faces environmental and climatic challenges, from water regulation to biodiversity conservation, making a strengthened monitoring system a key priority. The Global Forest...

The Research and Development (R&D) Coordination Component of the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) held the second session of the GFOI R&D Exchanges on 18 February 2025, which focused on the critical aspects of wetland monitoring. The engaging discussion covered the inclusion of wetlands in in nationally determined contributions (NDCs), key...

The Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) has released its groundbreaking “Blue carbon” module on the GFOI Family of Resources (GFoR) to advance the sustainable management and integrity of coastal wetlands worldwide. This comprehensive material serves as a guide through the methodological steps to reporting on emissions and removals from coastal wetlands in...