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.
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,
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...
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...
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).
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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.