The AIM4NatuRe (Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration) initiative is a global effort led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to improve the monitoring and reporting of ecosystem restoration .
Key aspects of the AIM4NatuRe initiative:
- Goal: To help countries monitor and report on ecosystem restoration progress, supporting the global goal of restoring at least 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030 .
- Scope: Encompasses a wide array of ecosystem restoration activities, including reforestation, agricultural land restoration, wetland rehabilitation, and the recovery of grasslands and marine ecosystems .
- Technology: Leverages cutting-edge technology and standardized data frameworks to bring transparency and accountability to global restoration commitments .
- Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM): Develops practical guidance and technical solutions to support countries in data collection, analysis, and reporting .
- Inclusivity: Supports Indigenous Peoples in monitoring biocentric nature restoration, which prioritizes the well-being of all living things within an ecosystem .
- Part of a Larger Program: AIM4NatuRe is part of FAO’s AIM4Forests Programme, expanding its scope beyond forests to offer a holistic approach to nature restoration monitoring .
- Funding: The program is funded by the United Kingdom with a contribution of £7 million and is projected to run from 2025 to 2028 .
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