Accurate information is critical to the sustainable management of natural resources. Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring (SEPAL) helps countries monitor and report on forests and land use. An easy-to-use interface powered by cloud-based super computers, SEPAL offers users unparalleled access to satellite data, paving the way for improved climate change mitigation plans and data-driven land-use policies.
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SEPAL in the field: What users say about the platform changing the way they work
17/09/2026
For many people working with forests, land and environmental information, satellite data are essential, but accessing, processing and analysing...
Rwanda advances efforts to establish a national Peatland monitoring system
09/09/2026
Rwanda has taken an important step toward strengthening peatland management and climate transparency through a technical capacity engagement that laid...
Forest monitoring takes centre stage at London Climate Action Week to advance Indigenous Peoples' rights, conservation and forest finance
03/07/2026
Forest monitoring plays a vital role in conserving forests, supporting climate action, and strengthening the land and tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples....
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Related links
- AIM4Forests
- Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM)
- Global Forest Resources Assessments
- Hand-In-Hand Geospatial Platform
- Forest Monitoring
- Open Foris In Action
- REDD+
External links
- European Space Agency
- Google Earth Engine
- NICFI
- Open Foris
- Planet
- United Kingdom’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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