Noticias
A global methodology for assessing drivers of deforestation and degradation
17/10/2025
FAO has launched a new publication, A Global Methodology for the Assessment of Direct Drivers Associated with Deforestation and Degradation, presenting a harmonized, statistically robust approach to identify and validate the causes of forest loss. A launch webinar took place on 2 October 2025, bringing more than 80 participants from around the world interested in understanding the methodology and its implications for forest monitoring.
México refuerza la participación de las comunidades en el monitoreo forestal con Open Foris Arena
07/10/2025
México está reforzando sus capacidades de monitoreo forestal, un paso fundamental para los casi 12 millones de personas —incluidos 3,6 millones de Pueblos Indígenas— que dependen de los bosques para su subsistencia.
En agosto de 2024, la FAO impartió una capacitación específica sobre Open Foris Arena, la plataforma de código abierto de la Organización para la recopilación y el análisis de datos de campo, en el marco del programa AIM4Forests: Acelerando el monitoreo innovador de los bosques, financiado por el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte. Veinticinco especialistas de la Comisión Nacional Forestal de México (CONAFOR) aprendieron a diseñar encuestas, recopilar datos con Arena Mobile e integrar el análisis estadístico directamente en sus flujos de trabajo.
FAO supports innovative finance facility for tropical forest conservation
23/09/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting the design of an ambitious new global facility for securing the future of tropical forests, discussed at a high-level event in New York this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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Mongolia advances forest data management through Open Foris Arena
19/09/2025
Mongolia has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its forest monitoring system by advancing the digital management of its national forest inventory (NFI) through the Open Foris Arena platform developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
AIM4Commodities: Advancing traceability and Digital Public Infrastructure in Kenya's coffee sector
08/09/2025
From May to July 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, carried out two missions to Kenya under the AIM4Commodities work stream and the AIM4Forests programme. As one of four pilot countries, alongside Colombia, Viet Nam and Lao PDR, Kenya is testing and scaling up approaches to strengthen forest monitoring, enhance supply chain traceability, and promote sustainable land use through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Building forest solutions: regional training boosts inclusive planning and digital monitoring across Central Asia
31/07/2025
Forests are home to a wealth of biodiversity; they protect our climate and support a wide range of livelihoods. Recognizing the critical role of forests and as part of its commitment to sustainable biodiversity conservation and forest management, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), under the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme, has launched a regional training programme for sustainable forestry – equipping participating countries with inclusive planning approaches and cutting-edge digital solutions.
FAO unveils redesigned open-source forest monitoring platform – Open Foris
15/07/2025
Rome and Bandung, Indonesia – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today unveiled the first major redesign of its open-source forest monitoring platform, Open Foris, since its launch over 15 years ago.
Developed as FAO’s first open-source project, Open Foris has grown into a widely used suite of digital solutions for forest and land monitoring, with more than 250,000 users in 196 countries.
Gambia’s National Forest Inventory goes digital and more precise with Open Foris solutions
11/07/2025
The Gambia is transforming how it monitors and manages its forest, leaving behind paper-based data collection and embracing digital solutions to map, measure, and manage its forests with greater accuracy and efficiency. Led by the Gambia's Department of Forestry and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the country is preparing for the next National Forest Inventory (NFI) – a key effort to track forest resources and guide decision-making.
Strengthening traceability and sustainability in Viet Nam’s coffee and rubber sectors
02/07/2025
From 12 to 16 May 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and in close collaboration with the Viet Nam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST), launched project activities under the AIM4Commodities project in Viet Nam. The country is one of four pilot countries globally—alongside Colombia, Kenya and Lao PDR—supporting efforts to improve forest monitoring, increase supply chain transparency and strengthen smallholder resilience in the face of growing market demands for deforestation-free commodities.
As deforestation rules loom, public digital tools can keep small farmers in business
26/05/2025
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have teamed up to create a suite of free, public tools that farmers anywhere in the world can use. Here’s how these tools are already being put into use in Kenya.
Beyond the canopy: Mapping cocoa fields in Cameroon’s agroforestry systems for a deforestation-free cocoa
19/05/2025
Cameroon’s cocoa thrives in rich agroforestry systems, where cocoa trees coexist with towering forests, fruit trees like mango and avocado, and non-timber species such as bush mango and jansang. This sustainable approach preserves biodiversity and boosts ecosystem services. However, for Cameroon’s cocoa to access the EU market, its major outlet, it needs to comply with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which is reshaping cocoa markets by requiring proof that commodities have not been produced by converting forests to agricultural and other land uses, known as deforestation after 31 December 2020.
Inicio de actividades del proyecto AIM4Commodities en Colombia: fortaleciendo la trazabilidad y sostenibilidad del cacao
12/05/2025
La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), en alianza con la Cooperación Alemana para el desarrollo (GIZ) y el Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM), inauguró el taller nacional que marca el comienzo de las actividades del proyecto AIM4Commodities (A4C) en Colombia. El evento se llevó a cabo los días 22 y 23 de abril en Bogotá, reuniendo a cerca de 50 participantes, incluyendo representantes de entidades gubernamentales, cooperativas cacaoteras, exportadores y socios técnicos nacionales e internacionales.
Earth Observation for Forests: Open Foris solutions driving real impact for forests and people
09/05/2025
Forests, data, and digital innovation took center stage at the Earth Observation for Forests session during the GEO Global Forum 2025 on 6 May. Co-hosted by FAO’s Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms team, alongside partners from the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Chinese Academy of Forestry, and the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI), the session showcased how cutting-edge earth observation and open-source technologies are transforming the way we monitor forests, restore ecosystems, and bring transparency to global supply chains.
Global Forum "The Earth Talks" Community Event Session 11: Earth Observation for Forests
06/05/2025
The session will showcase the transformative power of Earth Observation in the way we manage, monitor and report on forests - from mitigating climate change, advancing nature restoration and enabling sustainable commodity value chains.
Forest data without borders: FAO launches National Forest Inventory Learning Journey to strengthen forest data across Asia and the Pacific
27/03/2025
Bangkok - Forests across Asia and the Pacific region cover 740 million hectares, accounting for 18 percent of global forest cover. These forests are not only critical for the livelihoods of more than 450 million people, but also play a critical economic role, with annual trade in primary forest p...
Advancing field data processing with the new Open Foris Arena 2.0
10/02/2025
The Open Foris Arena platform, a free and open-source solution, has reached a new milestone with the launch of Arena 2.0. This latest version introduces significant enhancements, making it easier to capture, store, manage, and process survey data in a secure, web-based platform—representing a major step forward in how we monitor and manage forest survey data worldwide.
Open Foris launches visualization solution to support forest monitoring for transparent commodity value chains
27/11/2024
To enhance a digital public infrastructure for deforestation-related trade regulations, FAO's Open Foris has developed a suite of innovative solutions to help smallholders, decision-makers, operators and third party verification actors to assess the deforestation risk related to commodity production at the plot level using innovative forest monitoring.
Con apoyo de FAO el SERFOR impulsa el accesso abierto a la información forestal y de fauna silvestre
26/11/2024
El Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre (SERFOR) del Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego, en su calidad de Autoridad Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre, y en el marco de una política de promover el acceso abierto a la información que se genera, recopila, procesa y se pone a disposición del público en general, ha publicado, inicialmente, los datos de la primera fase del Inventario Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre (INFFS) en el Catálogo de Microdatos para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAM) de la FAO.
New FAO forest monitoring solution supports Indigenous Peoples and smallholders
25/10/2024
For Forest and Water Day, FAO launched a new Digital Public Good, Open Foris Whisp, which will help Indigenous Peoples and smallholder farmers produce forest monitoring information and support compliance with deforestation regulations. The open-source solution provides insights on different datasets from satellite-derived forest, land-use and tree-cover maps, combining information to gain a more detailed understanding of a particular area.