The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a web application to help set up systems for monitoring restoration projects.

The app, called AURORA (Assessment, Understanding and Reporting Of Restoration Actions) helps users develop a monitoring system tailored to their needs by identifying indicators and metrics to monitor progress toward their set goals.

The application, based on the publication The road to restoration, considers two main priorities: the integration of technologies into monitoring systems, and the continual involvement of local stakeholders in ongoing projects.

Access the app here.

For further learning on restoration monitoring:

• Read the publication The road to restoration: A guide to identifying priorities and indicators for monitoring forest and landscape restoration.
• Take the FAO e-learning course Monitoring forest and landscape restoration.