Publications
Good practices in sample-based area estimation
30/10/2026
Estimating the area of land use dynamics, especially those of forests and forest change, is fundamental for both shaping and evaluating climate and conservation policy. It reveals the impact of climate change and human activity, as well as that of mitigation and adaptation actions taken in response. It further underpins the achievement of targets and the market mechanisms that reward management and conservation efforts, as well as associated emission reductions.
Forest-based removals and climate change mitigation
28/10/2026
This paper reviews the mitigation potential of forest-based removals, their role in the global carbon cycle, and the challenges of defining and assessing them. It examines how removals are measured, reported and verified in forest reference levels submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – of the 67 developing countries with a reference level, 47 countries (70 percent) included removal activities.
Rethinking Indigenous Peoples' role in measurement, reporting and verification
28/08/2026
Reliable information on forest resources and changes is essential for effective forest and climate policies and for accessing international climate finance. As National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) have advanced, Indigenous Peoples have increasingly been recognised as critical rights holders in forest monitoring and climate action.
Peat-Emit – Supporting developing economies to estimate and report greenhouse gas emissions from organic soils
30/07/2026
Accurate estimates of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from organic soils are essential for effective climate reporting and mitigation, yet developing countries often lack region-specific data to support reliable estimates. This report addresses that gap by reviewing and synthesizing the latest available evidence on emissions from organic soils to develop updated greenhouse gas emission factors (EFs) tailored to developing economies.
Forest monitoring good practices: mapping tree crop commodities
03/06/2026
This document sets out good practices for mapping tree crop commodities – such as cocoa, coffee, rubber, palm oil and agroforestry systems – using Earth observation and geospatial methods.
Forest monitoring good practices: inclusive smallholder data governance
03/06/2026
Digitalization is reshaping global supply chains, with regulations such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), corporate reporting, and certification systems increasingly relying on detailed farm-level data, including geolocation and proof of legality.
Youth Forest Monitoring Innovation Prize
17/04/2026
The Youth Forest Monitoring Innovation Prize, supported through the AIM4Forests programme thanks to the financial support from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a call to young innovators to bring fresh, applied solutions that strengthen forest monitoring and support sustainable food, water and forest systems.
Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Forests - Theory of Change Presentation
14/04/2026
Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Forests (AIM4Forests) Theory of Change was presented during the AIM4Forests Annual Steering Committee Meeting (17-19 March, 2026).
The status of land tenure and governance
02/03/2026
This report generates, presents and assesses innovative data, and extracts insights regarding land tenure systems and governance frameworks, with special focus on women's land rights and the importance of customary tenure for mitigating climate change and ensuring the protection of biodiversity.
AIM4Forests Theory of change
24/02/2026
The Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Forests (AIM4Forests) Theory of change (ToC) acts as a strategic roadmap, with an accompanying infographic for a simplified, visual overview of how our activities lead to desired, long-term impacts, mapping the causal links and milestones for success.
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Towards the institutionalization of forest data
07/07/2025
This publication explores how countries can improve forest data governance by institutionalizing data management and sharing within national forest monitoring systems (NFMS).
Enhancing Ghana’s forest monitoring system for climate action through AIM4Forests
01/04/2025
Ghana’s commitment to sustainable forest management and climate action has been further strengthened through the assessment of needs and gaps. The application of the national forest monitoring system (NFMS) assessment tool has been instrumental in this process.
Forest monitoring for transparent commodity supply chains
19/11/2024
Over the last two decades, consumers have grown more aware of the environmental and social impacts of commodity production. Many companies have started to address those concerns by adopting codes of conduct or making public commitments to improve their business and sourcing practices.
Options for addressing the risk of non-permanence for land-based mitigation in carbon crediting programmes
05/11/2024
To mitigate climate change, global efforts must focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing atmospheric CO2. Carbon crediting programmes offer incentives by issuing tradable credits for each tonne of CO2 equivalent reduced or removed. However, these credits often face a challenge called "non-permanence" or reversal risk, where carbon stored in reservoirs like forests and soils may be rereleased due to natural or human-induced events.
A Land Indicator for traditional knowledge, land tenure and use on Indigenous and traditional territories
03/10/2024
Land governance is fundamental to the achievement of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the secure land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities are especially crucial.
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Towards a digital public infrastructure for deforestation-related trade regulations What is in that plot? (Whisp) solution to implement convergence of evidence
31/05/2024
This is a collaborative effort between partners and programmes such as the European Union’s Team Europe Initiative (TEI), the AIM4Forests and the Forest Data Partnership working with the AgStack Foundation. This joint effort aims to support smallholders by enabling ongoing access to regulated markets through open-source solutions designed to bridge crucial digital gaps.