Measurement, reporting and verification for environmental integrity: Application

FAO

Measurement, reporting and verification for environmental integrity: Application

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Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

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Synopsis (short abstract) This two-lesson course focuses on the importance of accurate forest area change estimates for estimating forest-related emissions and removals within the REDD+ framework. It emphasizes the use of rigorous activity data produced according to good practices to meet monitoring, verification, and reporting (MRV) requirements.

Language English

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