Ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability in forest monitoring for global commodity supply chains 

FAO is at the forefront of forest monitoring efforts to support transparent and deforestation-free supply chains. Our mission is to provide open, science-based tools and methodologies that empower stakeholders—governments, private sector actors, civil society, and smallholder farmers—to track and reduce commodity-driven deforestation while promoting responsible land use and forest restoration.  With growing global commitments such as the deforestation-free regulations, and corporate sustainability goals, transparent and reliable data is more critical than ever.

FAO’s Forest monitoring for transparent supply chains workstream delivers cutting-edge geospatial solutions, fosters international collaboration, and supports inclusive digital public infrastructure for effective agroforestry supply chains governance. 

Explore our initiatives, discover success stories, and access key resources that drive forest monitoring for sustainable commodity production and forest conservation.