The NICFI Satellite Data Program provides comprehensive access to Planet's high-resolution satellite monitoring to help reduce and restore tropical forest loss. This program has enabled successful forest monitoring and conservation in tropical forests around the world. Today I would like to share with you the powerful efforts of UNFAO's NICFI data users from the blog cross-posted below.
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On March 21st, international day of forests He praised the vital role of innovation in transforming forest monitoring. A key aspect of FAO and partner countries' innovative efforts is to use Planet's high-resolution satellite imagery to NICFI Satellite Data Program. This work drives impactful change across diverse settings.
Let's take a closer look at some key statistics that support the success of the NICFI satellite data program in recent years.
- We have over 26,000 registered users in 158 countries around the world.
- A staggering 280 million tiles were streamed for high-resolution tropical forest monitoring. Users are innovating in a variety of areas, including land use conversion detection and classification, forest area change, and deforestation detection and warning.
- 72% of users acknowledge the important role of the NICFI satellite data program in achieving their conservation goals, and 90% indicate they would recommend the program to others.
Additionally, FAO statistics revealed that:
- Over 90 million tiles streamed by FAO: open follisCollect the earth and sepals.
- Approximately 2.3 million data tiles were streamed daily.
- Approximately 7.4 million square kilometers of images are downloaded every day.
Below are examples of how FAO is implementing forest monitoring in countries through the NICFI satellite data program.
Africa's green heart congo basin, six countries are embarking on a journey of transformation. Through the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), they are harnessing the power of the NICFI satellite data program's planetary basemap. With unprecedented insight, these countries are unraveling the complexities of deforestation and degradation. driverguide the development of strong policies to protect our precious natural heritage.
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Technological innovations drive transparent forest monitoring and reporting to combat climate change. Landsat, Sentinel, and Planet imagery used in UNFCCC reference level submissions.
Meanwhile, partner countries working to reduce deforestation around the world are leveraging high-resolution data in measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) efforts.country like Costa Rica, cameroon, Mozambique, tanzania, Ivory Coastand ethiopia We are seeing innovative solutions take root. As a result, these countries secure pay-for-performance efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
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ecuadoris surrounded by the vast Amazon rainforest and embodies the transformative power of innovation. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE) is using satellite data to improve the accuracy of historical deforestation maps. These refined baselines are the basis of his MRV framework for Ecuador and facilitate more effective conservation strategies.
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in Gabon, AGEOS workshops in partnership with FAO have trained stakeholders on how to use the NICFI satellite data program to gain insight into the direct drivers of deforestation. This has paved the way for targeted interventions and sustainable land use practices.
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In another aspect, ghana The company, a pioneer in reshaping climate action, leverages the NICFI satellite data program within FAO. open follis and sepals platform. The country has unlocked rich data-driven insights that have enabled Ghana to secure nearly $5 million in performance-based payments from the World Bank's Carbon Fund. It has also recently submitted its forest-related emissions reductions to ART-TREES, making it the first country in Africa and the third in the world to do so. This achievement highlights the important role of innovation in delivering tangible results and driving positive change.
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These examples demonstrate how partner countries, with support from FAO, are transforming forest conservation through collaboration, innovation and commitment. These countries are leading the way in innovative forest monitoring practices through the use of Planet's high-resolution satellite imagery through the NICFI Satellite Data Program Imagery and a shared goal of sustainability.