Transparent Land-Use Monitoring for Climate Action Guide
Building robust Monitoring Systems for Transformative Land Sector Action
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the Crucial Role of Monitoring in Driving Land sector Change
Effective monitoring systems are not just about data collection; they are powerful engines for driving transformative change within the land sector.As highlighted by the co-authors of a recent report, “By addressing existing challenges and building on the successes outlined in this report, countries can establish monitoring systems that drive transformative change.” This sentiment underscores the critical need for robust, adaptable, and insightful monitoring frameworks to guide policy and action.
Enhancing Resilience and Combating Climate Change Through Better Monitoring
The path forward for improving land sector policies is paved with commitment, collaboration, and innovation. The ultimate goal? More effective policies that foster enhanced resilience and contribute significantly to containing climate change. This vision is achievable when countries invest in and refine their monitoring capabilities.
Acknowledgements
The Transparent Monitoring in Practice project is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry. This vital initiative is undertaken in partnership with esteemed organizations including the Öko-Institut e.V. (Institute for Applied Ecology), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Institute for Applied Systems analysis (IIASA), the National Wildlife Federation, and Wageningen University and Research. The project is generously funded by Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI).
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