Halting deforestation, degradation and emissions

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Publications

Knowledge management products and scientific publications are at the core of FAO’s work to halt deforestation, forest degradation and emissions. They provide evidence, tools and guidance that support countries in shaping effective policies and actions. We are proud to stand at the forefront of research and collaboration in this field. On this page, you will find a selection of our latest publications, produced by FAO together with partners and supported by contributions from various donors.
10/06/2021

Esta publicación presenta diez experiencias de colaboración intercultural escalables que demuestran la importancia, eficiencia y efectividad de trabajar de la mano de hombres, mujeres y jóvenes de pueblos indígenas y...

01/06/2021

This report summarizes the outcomes of the inception phase of the UN-REDD Programme initiative for Sustainable Forest Trade in the Lower Mekong Region. Implemented in Lao PDR, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet...

31/05/2021

Since 2008, the Republic of Ghana has implemented activities for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). These actions include establishing a multi-purpose national forest monitoring system (NFMS) to...

25/05/2021

This report provides an overview of the Myanmar Stakeholder Consultation Meeting, part of the UN-REDD Programme initiative Sustainable Forest Trade in the Lower Mekong Region. 

24/05/2021

This case study from Chile applies state-of-the-art monitoring approaches to forest conservation, restoration and managment. It offers a glimpse into Chile's efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation...

17/05/2021

This report provides an overview of the Thailand Stakeholder Consultation Meeting, part of the UN-REDD Programme initiative Sustainable Forest Trade in the Lower Mekong Region. 

11/05/2021

Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), this publication aims to identify gender challenges within the Wes

04/05/2021

This report provides an overview of the National Project Consultation Workshop in Lao PDR, part of the UN-REDD Programme initiative Sustainable Forest Trade in the Lower MeKong Region. 

26/04/2021

This report provides an overview of the Viet Nam Stakeholder Consultation Meeting, part of the UN-REDD Programme initiative Sustainable Forest Trade in the Lower Mekong Region. 

31/03/2021

This flyer details the impact of UN-REDD, which is the flagship UN knowledge and advisory programme on forests and climate, with a focus on advancing Articles 5 and 6 of the Paris...

30/03/2021

This manual was designed to introduce users to the procedures for navigating SEPAL and Collect Earth Online Software in order to prepare land use/land cover mapping. The illustrations and examples...

30/03/2021

In an effort to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, the FCPF of the World Bank is supporting the Federal Government of Nigeria to meet REDD+ readiness requirements, and...

30/03/2021

Under the project “Support for the design of the MRV System in the framework of REDD+ Readiness in the Sudan” and with financial support of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility...

29/03/2021

This manual was prepared within the framework of a technical assistance (TA) agreement entitled “Forest Resources Inventory and Establishment of a forest reference level for REDD+ in Nigeria (UTF /NIR/066/NIR...

29/03/2021

Forests are a core nature-based solution, critical to addressing the climate emergency. If deforestation is stopped and degraded forests are restored, they can provide approximately one-third of the carbon reduction needed to avoid the most...

29/03/2021

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) aims to develop a National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) capable of measuring the status and evolution of forest resources in compliance with the requirements...

29/03/2021

For countries eager to develop a robust and sustainable National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS), clear legal frameworks and instruments related to the collection and management of forest data are key....

29/03/2021

Equatorial Guinea is determined to halt and reverse greenhouse gas emissions linked to forest loss and improve the management of its land and forests. It will do this within the...

25/03/2021

Countries have made substantial advances in developing and operationalizing their National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS), to comply with the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) framework under the United Nations Framework...

25/03/2021

This flyer outlines the UN-REDD Results Framework for 2021-2025. In the 2030 horizon, the UN-REDD goal is to help realise forest solutions to the climate emergency by avoiding carbon emissions and fostering carbon...