SEPAL Phase 2 project empowers users worldwide with seamless access to data and cutting-edge processing tools, enabling them to generate actionable insights for better decision-making. By supporting countries and organizations in tackling climate change, reducing deforestation, and promoting restoration, SEPAL contributes to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.
This update highlights SEPAL’s progress from January to December 2025, including key achievements such as surpassing 22,000 users, global training workshops, and participation in major international events. The sections below provide an overview of main activities, outreach, and SEPAL’s wide-ranging applications in its fourth year.
New SEPAL users 
Check out the Highlights of previous years
SEPAL users by non-annex 1 countries Parties UNFCCC 
Communication and Outreach 
New subpages 
Publications 
SEPAL web stories 
Dzanga-Sangha Day 2025
20/11/2025
On 18–20 November 2025, the Central African Republic (CAR) celebrated its first-ever Dzanga-Sangha Day (La Journée des Aires Protégées de Dzanga-Sangha)....
Multimedia 
Assessment of direct drivers associated with deforestation and degradation
06/10/2025
The Webinar “A Global Methodology for the Assessment of Direct Drivers Associated with Deforestation and Degradation – Using Open Foris Solutions for Informed Decisions” was delivered on 2 October 2025. The webinar launched a new publication, presenting the concepts and insights behind the development of this approach.
International events 
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...
Transparent and robust forest monitoring enabling the Tropical Forest Forever Facility - a historic paradigm shift in global efforts to protect and restore tropical forests
07/11/2025
In an historic moment for the world's...
Trainings 
SEPAL contributions 
SEPAL and TFFF
SEPAL supports countries to meet Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) eligibility and monitoring standards by customizing the platform with tailored geospatial solutions.
TFFF support includes Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Peru, with potential expansion to additional countries.