Videos
Explore our videos with interviews, impact stories and explainers that show how countries, communities and partners are working with FAO to halt deforestation, forest degradation and emissions. These videos share lessons learned, innovative approaches and the real impact of local action on forests, climate and sustainable development. Watch to learn, be inspired and share the progress.
Climate finance opportunities to foster forest-positive agriculture
29/07/2025
Corrective actions which focus on implementing forest positive strategies are now being taken to address the impact of global commodity production and trade on forests and climate change. In light...
EDD21 Forest and landscape Management - High Level Panel
29/07/2025
The European Development Days (EDD), organized by the European Commission since 2006, are viewed as Europe's leading forum on development. Each year, a participatory programme brings together all types of stakeholders to...
Reviving the Zambezi: Uniting Forests, Water, and Climate
29/07/2025
Dive into the heart of Africa with our latest video, "Reviving the Zambezi: Uniting Forests, Water, and Climate." Explore the crucial role of Zambia's miombo woodlands in the Zambezi River...
Open and Transparent Forest data setting the course for green future under the Paris Agreement
29/07/2025
The session was organized to discuss the importance of the Enhanced Transparency Framework under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement and the contribution of forests, Introduce the Capacity Building Initiative...
Fighting deforestation by mapping Uganda’s forests
29/07/2025
UN-REDD Programme work in Uganda - long version
Preparing Bangladesh's greenhouse gas inventory
29/07/2025
The preparation of a national greenhouse gas inventory is an essential element in moving towards a greener economy, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The video describes capacity...
Forest data for climate action: the importance of legal and institutional frameworks
29/07/2025
Forests, and forest monitoring in particular, are critical to ensuring that countries stay on target with emission reduction goals within the framework of the Paris Agreement. A robust National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) can support the formulation, monitoring and adjustment of sub- and national forest-related policies, inform citizens and stakeholders and help track...
Promoting zero deforestation agriculture, the case of cocoa farming (agroforestry)
29/07/2025
Promoting zero deforestation agriculture, the case of cocoa farming (agroforestry).
Saving forests by monitoring what’s happening on the ground, together with the local communities
29/07/2025
Saving forests by monitoring what’s happening on the ground, together with the local communities (mapping Uganda’s forests).
Free forestry software and the battle against climate change
29/07/2025
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has officially launched new software that will enable countries to conduct comprehensive forest inventories so that they understand the value of their...
Open Tenure: A mapping tool to enhance REDD+ efforts
29/07/2025
In May 2021, FAO, under the UN-REDD Programme, hosted the webinar “Open Tenure: a mapping tool to enhance REDD+ efforts.” The webinar was conducted in English, Spanish, and French,
Addressing forest crime through improved governance in the post COVID-19 recovery
29/07/2025
The Lower Mekong basin is a globally important ecoregion that encompasses an incredibly high diversity of forest habitats. Loss and degradation of natural forests in the middle-income countries of the...
+Forest, together against climate change
29/07/2025
+Forest is a project funded 100% by the Green Climate Fund through its mecanism of Payments based on results. The initiative is a recognition of Chile’s achievements in reducing CO2...
Climate change and forests
29/07/2025
Prepared by the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina, this video showcases the role of forests in combatting climate change. The video was produced with support by FAO...
Evidence based transformation of food systems
29/07/2025
Evidence is critical to addres the longer-term crises like Covid-19, the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity. This session will highlight key indicative data that relates to these crises,...
De-risking agriculture supply chains – Including forests in due diligence processes
29/07/2025
Conversion of forests for agriculture and pastureland account for about 73% of deforestation in tropical countries. Much of this deforestation has resulted from mounting pressure for agricultural commodities, including beef,...
The importance of monitoring and rewetting peatlands in reducing the impacts of climate change
29/07/2025
Professor Hans Joosten from the Greifswald Mire Centre in Germany explains why monitoring peatlands is essential to effectively combat climate change, and in particular for reaching the emissions’ targets in...
Bhutan advances with its Forest Emission Reference Level
29/07/2025
As a country with more than 70% of its territory covered in forests, Bhutan is eager to protect its heritage from deforestation. Under FAO REDD+ support, Mr Arun Rai and...