FAO Launches £7M AIM4NatuRe Initiative for Global Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring
On Earth Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) initiative, backed by £7 million from the United Kingdom. This new programme aims to address the global challenge of tracking and reporting ecosystem restoration, as highlighted by a recent Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) survey.
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu expressed that AIM4NatuRe is designed to turn restoration pledges into tangible results. The initiative will provide standardized reporting systems, training, and technical solutions like the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM) to nations, helping them streamline data collection and analysis. This will support restoration efforts across various land and marine ecosystems, including degraded agricultural lands.
The UK Minister for Climate, Kerry McCarthy, emphasized the initiative's potential to protect nature, empower communities, and create a unified global dataset for transparent and accountable progress. AIM4NatuRe will build on the success of FAO's AIM4Forests programme, using advanced technology and data solutions to support restoration work. Countries involved in pilot projects include Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Peru, with a focus on supporting Indigenous Peoples in monitoring restoration in a way that respects and balances ecosystems.
With nearly one billion hectares of land already pledged for restoration globally, AIM4NatuRe could play a crucial role in combating climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, and supporting food security and livelihoods. By strengthening global monitoring and reporting of ecosystem restoration efforts, AIM4NatuRe will help ensure that restoration pledges translate into real, lasting impact.
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