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Towards the institutionalization of forest data

The importance of data management and sharing

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Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 35 p.

Author Cóndor Golec, R.D.; Felicani-Robles, F.; García-Pérez Gamarra, J.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Category Technical report

ISBN 978-92-5-139816-6

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5262en

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication explores how countries can improve forest data governance by institutionalizing data management and sharing within national forest monitoring systems (NFMS). It highlights the importance of high-quality, accessible data for informed decision-making, sustainable forest management and climate action.Through practical examples from Uganda, Ghana, Costa Rica, and others, it outlines key steps to strengthen coordination, adopt digital tools, and ensure data transparency and protection. The publication also showcases FAO’s role in supporting countries with platforms like Open Foris and the Food and Agriculture Microdata (FAM) catalogue.It offers guidance for policymakers, institutions and technical experts to enhance forest data availability, promote collaboration, and build trust through open, reliable, and inclusive data systems.

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Cóndor Golec, R.D., Felicani Robles F., García-Pérez Gamarra, J. 2025. Towards the institutionalization of forest data: The importance of data management and sharing. Rome. 

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5262en

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