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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚀 Discover the revamped Open Foris website!

Your gateway to #opensource solutions that bring together communities, researchers, and practitioners to make #forest and #land #monitoring more accessible, transparent, and collaborative.

Explore, connect, and contribute
➡️ openforis.net

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · May 15

Colombia 🇨🇴 is using #OpenForis solutions to build more transparent and deforestation-free cocoa supply chains!

📍As part of #AIM4Commodities, GROUND helps collect #geodata
🌳 WHISP supports #forestmonitoring & regulations compliance

👉 Read more here: www.fao.org/transparent-...

#Forestry

Start of AIM4Commodities project activities in Colombia: strengthening the traceability and sustainability of cocoa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the German Cooperation (GIZ) and the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorolo...

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · May 9

🌳 Earth observation tech is transforming forest monitoring! Discover how @FAO's #OpenForis solutions are making a real impact for forests and people. 🌍📊
🔗 Read more: www.fao.org/in-action/op... #ForestMonitoring #ClimateAction

Earth Observation for Forests: Open Foris solutions driving real impact for forests and people

Forests, data, and digital innovation took center stage at the Earth Observation for Forests session during the GEO Global Forum 2025 on 6 May. Co-...

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚀 Arena Mobile 2.0 is here!

💡 Arena is a flexible data collection platform designed to create complex surveys for field data collection using Arena Mobile 2.0.

🔗 Learn more: https://openforis.org/solutions/arena-mobile

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!

#AIM4Forests

Arena Mobile – Open Foris

Arena Mobile Arena Mobile is a user-friendly, free, and open-source application designed to streamline offline data collection on Android and iOS devices. Serving as a companion to “Open Foris Arena”, it offers seamless data handling with an intuitive interface, capable of capturing diverse data...

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Apr 1

📊 En el último día del taller #OpenForis #Arena en #Ecuador analizamos los datos de campo colectados ayer durante la visita a la parcela demostrativa en el Bosque Protector Jerusalem 👩🏻‍🔬👨🏽‍🏫👩🏽‍💻📊🌳🪵

#ForestData #Forestry #SoyForestal #IFN

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Apr 1

📲 Además, en el taller de Open Foris #Arena en #Ecuador se realizaron prácticas de campo con #ArenaMobile

Participaron el equipo de la ENF II MAATE y @fao.org, e investigadores de universidades (IKIAM, UTEQ, UEA, UTN, UNL, ESPOCH, UTELVT)

#ForestData #OpenForis #Forestry #SoyForestal

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Apr 1

📢 Culmina el segundo día del taller teórico práctico de #OpenForis #Arena en #Ecuador.

📊 Hoy creamos nuestras propias bases de datos (diseñando atributos, controles y categorías) y terminamos ingresando registros en la plataforma web y desde nuestros dispositivos móviles.

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Apr 1

📢 Inició la capacitación en Open Foris Arena, herramienta que busca optimizar el monitoreo de los bosques entre otras necesidades relacionadas a la Gestión Forestal del 🇪🇨 .

Durante su intervención Erika Zárate Baca de @fao.org #Ecuador, destacó la importancia de estas innovaciones.

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Global Environment Facility (GEF) @thegef.bsky.social · Mar 21

Enhance your knowledge of national forest monitoring systems for informed climate action!

Register today for @fao.org free online course:
bit.ly/IDFonlinecou...
#LearningNFMS #CBITForest #IntlForestDay

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Mar 3

📢 #OpenForis #EarthMap - earthmap.org - is a no-code solution that offers an intuitive, point-and-click, cloud-based platform powered by #GoogleEarthEngine.

💡 Earth Map empowers individuals and organizations to visualize, process, and analyze our planet with unprecedented ease.

#GeoForGood

Earth Map - https://earthmap.org - is a no-code solution that offers an intuitive, point-and-click, cloud-based platform powered by Google Earth Engine. By simplifying access to extensive environment and climate data, Earth Map empowers individuals and organizations to visualize, process, and analyze our planet with unprecedented ease.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our fellow awardees. Together, we are harnessing the power of geospatial technology to build a more informed and sustainable future.

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Mar 3

🤩 We are honored to announce that #EarthMap has been recognized as one of the 2024 #GeoforGood Impact Awardees

👉🏻 medium.com/google-earth...

This distinction underscores our dedication to leveraging geospatial technology for environmental conservation and sustainable development.

#OpenForis

Celebrating the Changemakers: Announcing the 2024 Geo for Good Impact Awardees

By Devaja Shah, Program Manager, Google Earth Outreach

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Feb 12

🚀FAO & #Google team up for Digitalization for Development! 💻Join the upcoming webinar to explore geospatial innovations like #OpenForis #Whisp & #Ground for #ForestMonitoring 🌍✨

📅 14 Feb | ⏰ 13:00 CET | 📍 Zoom
fao.zoom.us/j/98959171691 (Password: 99748817)

🔗Read more: www.fao.org/connect-priv...

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Feb 12

🚀 #OpenForis #Arena 2.0 is here! A major upgrade for field data collection & analysis 🌍📊

✨Function builder
✨Custom user profiles
✨Enhanced geospatial features
✨New #ArenaMobile updates
🔗 Learn more bit.ly/4gBSzt1

#ForestMonitoring #DigitalInnovation #OpenSource

Advancing field data processing with the new Open Foris Arena 2.0

The Open Foris Arena platform, a free and open-source solution, has reached a new milestone with the launch of Arena 2.0. This latest version introduces sign...

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 30

¿Eres un joven #Campeondelbosque? Postula a la iniciativa Jóvenes Campeones del Bosque de #AIM4Forests en Ghana, Kenia, Perú, Uganda y Zambia, y sé un agente de cambio por los bosques y el clima!
Fecha límite 14 febrero 2025
Postúlate bit.ly/40p1I2h
#Campeonesdelbosque

Jóvenes Campeones del Bosque

Open to youth in Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Ghana, and Peru, this initiative aims to empower young leaders to drive transformative forest conservation efforts.

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 30

Are you a young #ForestChampion? Applications are open for the #AIM4Forests Young Forest Champions initiative in Ghana, Kenya, Peru, Uganda and Zambia! Become a changemaker for forests and climate action
Deadline: 14 February 2025
Apply: bit.ly/4hbhl4E
#Forestchampions

AIM4Forests | Activities | Youth engagement | Young Forest Champions

Young Forest Champions Initiative call for applications

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Dec 13

🌍The Arena webinar brought together 100+ global users! Learn from:
📌Angola’s NFI
📌EcoResto
📌Euregio Rhine-Meuse Project
Some statics📊: 1,256 users | 95 countries | 454 surveys
Arena 📱: 1,553 users | 89 countries | 5 languages
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=obDm...

Open Foris Arena user meeting 12/12/2024

YouTube video by ARENA Classroom

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 10

🌍The Arena webinar brought together 100+ global users! Learn from:
📌Angola’s NFI
📌EcoResto
📌Euregio Rhine-Meuse Project
Some statics📊: 1,256 users | 95 countries | 454 surveys
Arena 📱: 1,553 users | 89 countries | 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇩🇪🇧🇷🇫🇷
Watch the recording: https://bit.ly/3OQXbjN

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Dec 11

Open Foris #Whisp is transforming #ForestMonitoring! 🌳✨ This #opensource tool simplifies data collection, empowering users worldwide. Thanks to
@groundtruthforests.bsky.social for spotlighting this innovative solution!
Learn more groundtruth.app/open-foris-w...

Open Foris Whisp: A Game-Changer for Forest Monitoring 🌳💻

At its core, Whisp is like a forest detective armed with satellite maps, land-use data, and tree-cover analyses.

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 10

Open Foris #Whisp is transforming #ForestMonitoring! 🌳✨ This #opensource tool simplifies data collection, empowering users worldwide. Thanks to @GroundTruthApp for spotlighting this innovative solution! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VArS0h

Open Foris Whisp: A Game-Changer for Forest Monitoring 🌳💻

At its core, Whisp is like a forest detective armed with satellite maps, land-use data, and tree-cover analyses.

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 10

🌟 Join the Open Foris #Arena Webinar! 🌍
📅 12 Dec 2024 | 🕒 10:00 – 12:00 CET | 📍 Zoom
🚀 Launching Arena 2.0
🌱 Showcasing user projects
💡 Exploring new features
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/41mUQEv
🔗Learn more about Arena: https://bit.ly/3D2f0K6
#forestmonitoring

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Dec 3

📚 New publications showcase how #OpenForis transforms #forestmonitoring!
1️⃣Grounded in data: Discover how #NFIs with #OpenForis enhance reporting 👉https://bit.ly/4f13KLl
2️⃣Pathways to forest data transparency: Learn how #SEPAL drives sustainability 👉https://bit.ly/4fXQEzC

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openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 10

📚 New publications showcase how #OpenForis transforms #forestmonitoring!
1️⃣Grounded in data: Discover how #NFIs with #OpenForis enhance reporting 👉https://bit.ly/4f13KLl
2️⃣Pathways to forest data transparency: Learn how #SEPAL drives sustainability 👉https://bit.ly/4fXQEzC

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 10

Do you want to learn more about innovative #tools, plans and approaches to improve national #forestmonitoring systems for #climateaction?
Don’t miss today's #webinar organized by @gfoi_forest and #AIM4Forests! 👇 https://x.com/gfoi_forest/status/1862043751943745754

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Jan 10

For all #Dashboardlovers! 📊 💕 Check out the new #Whisp #dashboard 👇 to assess risks and display decision trees for different commodities. Read the full #FAO's #OpenForis story here: https://bit.ly/4fN6v3T

openforis.bsky.social @openforis.bsky.social · Nov 25

📣 New FAO #MRV #Dashboard!!
Just launched at the "Enhancing #ForestMonitoring and Collaboration: A South-South Knowledge Exchange" organized by @gfoi-forest.bsky.social and #AIM4Forests programme.
🙌 Give it a try! bit.ly/4eTJD1C

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MRV Dashboard

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