Global Forest Watch

Policy support tool

Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, GFW allows anyone to access near real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world. GFW is a partnership convened by the World Resources Institute.

Aim of the resource

Thousands of people around the world use GFW every day to monitor and manage forests, stop illegal deforestation and fires, call out unsustainable activities, defend their land and resources, sustainably source commodities, and conduct research at the forefront of conservation.

Using the resource

Potential benefits from using the resource

It makes the best available data about forests available online for free

It engages our users to help them apply our data and technology to improve forest management around the world

Scope

Scale of application

Global

Regional

Sub-regional

National

Practical information

UN languages in which the resource is available

Other languages in which the resource is available

Indonesian

Portuguese

Development stage

Full, working product

Contact details

Global Forest Watch

[email protected]

Website

http://www.globalforestwatch.org/about/contact_us

Resources

Links

Global Forest Watch website

Policy support tool