
Intact forests for a healthier planet
19/02/2025
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FAO reinforces Kenya’s capacity to observe Sustainable Development Goal 15 for the conservation of mountain ecosystems
11/02/2025

Learning opportunities for all: Forest monitoring for climate action
03/12/2024

FAO launches new technical solutions to help countries report changes in mountain ecosystems
16/10/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched two new solutions for countries to monitor and report progress towards the conservation and sustainable management of mountain ecosystems. The user-friendly solutions are designed to help countries analyse Earth Observation data for their territories and extract information on changes in the extent of mountain ecosystems. This information is needed to assess global progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15, Life on Land.

GFOI R&D Exchange on forest disturbance alerts: country experiences, guidance and next steps
01/10/2024

FAO’s Open Foris and SEPAL win Google Geo for Good Impact Award
29/07/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO’s) groundbreaking open-source technical solutions Open Foris and SEPAL have jointly won a prestigious Google Geo for Good Impact Award. FAO forest and land monitoring platforms Open Foris and SEPAL (System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring), provide access to satellite data and processing capabilities powered by cloud-based super computers, and use Google Earth Engine technology.

Sernanp a la vanguardia en la generación de información estratégica utilizando imágenes satelitales para gestión de áreas protegidas
18/06/2024
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Young women leading conservation efforts in Kenya under the AIM4Forests programme
05/06/2024

Mapping the path to sustainable cocoa: FAO and EU launch the Cartography of Cocoa and Forest Impacts project in Cameroon (COCAFORI)
08/05/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the

Transforming forest monitoring through innovation: FAO and the NICFI Satellite Data Program
11/04/2024
On March 21st, the International Day of Forests celebrated the pivotal role of innovation in transforming forest monitoring. A key aspect of FAO and partner countries’ innovative work is the utilization of Planet's high-resolution satellite imagery through the NICFI Satellite Da...

Transforming forest monitoring through innovation: FAO and the NICFI Satellite Data Program (Planet Pulse)
11/04/2024

Embracing innovation in forest monitoring: Unveiling the results of FAO's SEPAL course survey
28/03/2024
Innovation serves as catalyst for progress, propelling transformative change across sectors. Its impact transcends mere technological advancements, as it fosters inclusivity and breaks down systemic barriers. Last March 21st, the world commemorated the

International Day of Forests: FAO, Google and partners launch solution easing people’s ability to monitor and protect forests
21/03/2024

Harnessing Tech for Trees: Google Earth Engine & FAO Drive Forest Climate Action
21/03/2024
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Strengthening forest monitoring in Ethiopia through SEPAL's technical workshop
28/11/2023
SEPAL team hosted a two-week workshop in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) from the 16th to the 27th of October 2023 with national stakeholders to enhance their skills in forest monitoring using innovative approaches. The workshop, supported by the

Building strong ties to support forests
14/11/2023

Leveraging open-source solutions for forest monitoring: Experiences from Central Africa
10/11/2023
The preservation and monitoring of forests in Central Africa has long been a subject of significant interest for foresters, environmental conservationists and scientists. The region, encompassing the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, and Centr...

Improving women’s access to forest monitoring
04/09/2023
Capacity development activities in forest monitoring, including face-to-face workshops and online courses, can serve as important tools for increasing awareness on gender. However, women and other underrepresented groups, including youth, Indigenous peoples and people with disabilities, face s...
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Empowering Forest Monitoring in the Pacific Islands
24/08/2023
In the ongoing battle against climate change, understanding the connection between land use changes and carbon emissions is paramount. Advancing this understanding formed the cornerstone of the GFOI-
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Toward high-integrity forest data in Africa using Open Foris and SEPAL
24/07/2023
In May and June 2023, the CAFI/FAO Deforestation and Degradation Drivers project, in coordination with the Gabonese national project partner,