There's a new indicator on @worldresources #GlobalForestReview : Trees Outside Forests.

Powered by data on GFW, the indicator provides information on trees growing outside forests across the tropics on 🌱 farms, 🌾 drylands, 🏙 cities & other non-forest landscapes.

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Those on the ground at #COP28 witnessed a flurry of positive and important steps on #forests 🌳

Here are a few of the most noteworthy outcomes, along with what to watch in the coming year to see how these commitments translate to on-the-ground action⬇️ wri.org/insights/cop28…

Well designed and sustainably managed #PlantedForests have a vital role to play in meeting the #SDGs

Find out how and why in the latest edition of FAO’s forestry journal, #Unasylva #254: Towards more resilient and diverse planted forests

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4 Pillars for Addressing the #GlobalLandSqueeze 🌎

To manage society’s competing demands on the finite resource of land, the world simultaneously needs to:

🌽Produce
🌳Protect
🚜Reduce
🌱Restore

Learn more⬇️ wri.org/insights/manag…

Available satellite imagery from sites like Global Forest Watch help Indigenous communities🛰️:
🌳Gather evidence that #deforestation and degradation are happening on their lands
🔎Build a case against illegal activities
⚖️Take legal action to prevent it wri.org/insights/indig…

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A newly released chapter in the World Resources Inst Global Forest Review provides information on trees growing outside forests across the tropics. 🌳

Information on trees outside forests gives us a more accurate picture of tree cover.

Explore the findings👇
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Los últimos datos revelan un aumento alarmante de los incendios forestales. Pérdida de cobertura arbórea, cambio climático y actividad humana, están llevando nuestros bosques al límite.

Descubre más en nuestro nuevo blog 👇
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A recent analysis found that tall, mature #forests — which are critical for storing carbon and safeguarding #biodiversity — are declining significantly in some parts of Europe🌳🌏 Learn more👉 bit.ly/477uFAY

#COP28 saw small steps forward on forests and land use. What's next? 👇

As nature-based solution projects become more commonly monitored through #satellite technologies, uncertainties in the outcomes of those projects will be reduced over time for project developers, funders and investors🛰️

3 cutting-edge initiatives👇 wri.org/insights/satel…

To protect our most valuable rainforests, we need radical new partnerships with Indigenous leaders at the heart.

Momentum is building for a new practice to protect nature and people. You could feel the fantastic energy in the room at the 3 Basins Meeting during #COP28 .

We’re working with @GlobalForests to deliver new forest biomass and carbon data sets. Fill in our survey to let us know how we can make sure this data works for you: bit.ly/3TnEV4N

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Achieving 1.5C is not possible without restoring nature or transforming #FoodSystems !

Join a high-level panel of experts on Dec 9 as they discuss pathways for enhancing food & nature linkages to accelerate #ClimateAction :
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A study from UMD GLAD and World Resources Inst reveals the total amount of tall forests (forests with trees ≥ 15 meters) declined by 2.25M ha over the last two decades.

Here's what that looks like 👇

Read more: gfw.global/3sKFJGi