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Global Forum on the Future of Forest Monitoring 🌍🌳

By uniting expertise from across the globe, the event aims to strengthen the development of robust forest monitoring systems that align with global climate commitments, like the Paris Agreement.

The future of forest surveillance?
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Mark Your Calendars for Forest Monitoring Innovation 🌍

From November 25 to 28, 2024, experts, government officials, and international organizations will gather in Rome, Italy, for a week-long South-South knowledge exchange. Hosted by the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) and the FAO, this global forum will spotlight cutting-edge solutions and collaboration in forest monitoringβ€”a vital tool in addressing climate change and deforestation.

The opening day (November 25) will feature livestreamed sessions where participants can explore new trends in national forest monitoring. Key topics include sustainable commodity value chains, better country-led planning, and enhancing measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems. These discussions are vital for ensuring transparency and accuracy in tracking forest changes and managing carbon stocks. πŸ“ŠπŸŒΏ

Interactive panels will bring in diverse perspectives, with tropical forest countries like Brazil, Guatemala, and Fiji sharing lessons learned. By uniting expertise from across the globe, the event aims to strengthen the development of robust forest monitoring systems that align with global climate commitments, like the Paris Agreement.

Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation! Whether attending in person or online, this forum is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the future of forest monitoring and provide valuable insights for those involved in project verification. πŸŒπŸ’‘


Sources πŸ“š

"Launch of the GFOI’s Data User Needs Survey." FAO, accessed November 14, 2024. https://www.fao.org/gfoi/news-events/events/events-detail/en/c/1713242/.

"LAC Regional Workshop on Forest Data." FAO, accessed November 14, 2024. https://www.fao.org/gfoi/news-events/events/events-detail/en/c/1713247/.

"Latin American and Caribbean Countries Prioritize South-South Cooperation to Improve Forest Data Quality, Sharing, and Transparency." FAO, accessed November 14, 2024. https://www.fao.org/in-action/boosting-transparency-forest-data/news-and-events/news/detail/latin-american-and-caribbean-countries-prioritize-south-south-cooperation-to-improve-forest-data-quality--sharing--and-transparency/en.

Edited by Chris Harris