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...
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...
Promoting zero deforestation agriculture, the case of cocoa farming (agroforestry)
29/07/2025
Promoting zero deforestation agriculture, the case of cocoa farming (agroforestry).
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...
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...
Fighting deforestation by mapping Uganda’s forests
29/07/2025
UN-REDD Programme work in Uganda - long version
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...
Inclusive forest-positive agriculture through integrated landscape approaches: the role of government
29/07/2025
Conversion of forests for agriculture accounts for 73% of deforestation in tropical countries. Much of this deforestation has resulted from mounting pressure for agricultural commodities, including beef, soy, palm oil...
From Strategy to Implementation: Sub-national REDD+ action plans in Nepal
29/07/2025
Nepal is known for its community forestry, a successful participatory approach for forest protection and management that was formalized by law over three decades ago. Community forestry groups represent more...
How to prepare a field study for peatland mapping: sample design demonstration in Peru
29/07/2025
Laura Bourgeau-Chavez and Michael Battaglia from the Michigan Tech Research Institute present and discuss procedures for the design of field study to map peatlands. The demonstration, in the open access...
Putting people at the centre of Liberia’s REDD+ Strategy
29/07/2025
Saah David, National REDD+ Project Coordinator, Forestry Development Authority of Liberia, talks about how Liberia’s REDD+ Strategy puts people at the centre of its activities and how REDD+ can trigger...
Monitoring forest degradation and sustainability in the Amazon
29/07/2025
With the support of the UN-REDD Programme, experts from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, and Peru gathered in the city of Florencia, in the Colombian Amazon, to discuss...
Carbon rights in the context of jurisdictional REDD+: Dr. Markus Pohlman's expert insights
29/07/2025
Dr. Markus Pohlman is the Senior Counsel (Climate Finance) at World Bank.
Voix d’Afrique de l’Ouest : Foresterie communautaire – REFACOF
29/07/2025
Mme Hortence NGONO Epouse NGA ONANA discute de l'importance de la foresterie communautaire dans l'octroi de droits légaux et de contrôle sur les ressources aux communautés forestières vulnérables.
Carbon rights in the context of jurisdictional REDD+: Ilona Millar's expert perspective
29/07/2025
Ilona Millar is a partner at Gilbert + Tobin. She participated in a UN-REDD webinar on carbon rights in the context of jurisdictional REDD+: Tenure links and country-based legal solutions. ...
Mongolia: First boreal forest country prepares its reference level for emission reduction
29/07/2025
REDD+ provides an opportunity to promote sustainable management in Mongolia’s forests, covering more than 12 million ha, and holding the potential to contribute to both mitigation and adaptation. As a...
Democratic Republic of the Congo moving ahead with Forest Reference Emission Levels
29/07/2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is progressing with the development of its Forest Reference Emission Level which is a benchmark for assessing performance in implementing REDD+ activities. Prof. Jean-Paul...