Boosting transparency of forest data

Registration for the online facilitated course is closed, as we reached the maximum capacity.

Master the foundations of sustainable forest monitoring!
From 7 May – 6 June 2025 immerse yourself in a stimulating learning adventure. 
Hosted by the FAO elearning Academy, this course explores the importance of institutionalizing a robust national forest monitoring system (NFMS) with a focus on transparency, sustainability and data sharing.

At a glance

Calendar: Engage in a 4-week flexible learning journey with an expected daily workload of just one hour. Customize your schedule to fit your needs.

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Participants: Join us in this collaborative learning experience, designed to empower decision-makers, forest owners, Indigenous Peoples, non-governmental organizations, academics and practitioners working on forest monitoring, data management and policy development.
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Languages: Choose your preferred language upon registration between English, French and Spanish.

Certification and final test: Certify your newly acquired competencies with the digital badge earned after successfully passing the final test with a score of 75 percent or more. Share your achievements on social media and your resume!

Course structure 

There are three sequential modules on the NFMS:

  1. Overview
  2. Institutionalization
  3. Approach and strategy

Relevant learning activities include: videos, readings, quizzes, discussion forums and live sessions with experts. This course expands on the ideas introduced in FAO’s Voluntary Guidelines on National Forest Monitoring.

Learning objectives

By completing the course, you will:

  • develop a deep understanding of NFMS key elements, governance, best practices and data-sharing strategies;
  • apply strategic and legal tools effectively to strengthen institutional arrangements; and
  • contribute to improving data-sharing and transparency, thereby ensuring long-term success in forest monitoring.

With the financial support from:

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