Quick Start

The overarching colour coded Themes displayed in the pyramid opposite are consistent with the headings of the GFOI Methods and Guidance Document (MGD) and suggest a bottom to top hierarchical progression through MRV Themes.

Selecting a Theme reveals a second layer pyramid which represents a MRV Concept (or second level heading) to be considered, again with a suggested progression being from the bottom to the top.

REDDcompass presents suggested reading from the GFOI MGD related it each Concept. Additionally each Concept has a range of possible Actions for consideration listed below the pyramid. Within this Action worksheet are a range of relevant links to various guidance, references, training material and tools which can be explored further at this level.

To get started take the following steps:

1: Click on the Theme of interest and explore the related Concept pyramid.

2: Click on the Concept of interest to reveal relevant Actions and supporting guidance, references, training and tools.

3: Click to add detail to an Action and register and create an MRV profile.

4: Add and store relevant information on progress and training requirements against Action items.

5: Run reports to track progress of your MRV development against the Action items.

Watch how to utilize the features and functionality of REDDcompass

Instructional videos can also be viewed via the

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Context

The GFOI provides methodological advice and assistance with data access to countries wishing to make use of remotely sensed and ground-based data for forest monitoring and reporting. The initial focus is on reduced emissions from deforestation, forest degradation and associated activities, jointly referred to as REDD+ in the climate negotiations.

Current

The Methods and Guidance Document fills a current gap in practical guidance on developing and implementing forest MRV systems, particularly concerning the integration of remotely sensed data with ground-based data to estimate emissions and removals of GHG specific to REDD+ activities.

Consistency

The Methods and Guidance Document complements guidance published by IPCC ,GOFC-GOLD, approaches taken by the UN-REDD Programme and Word Bank Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and has been produced in cooperation with these initiatives. The guidance takes account of the accumulated experience on the joint use of remote sensing and ground-based data.

Community

The Methods and Guidance Document aims to increase mutual understanding between technical negotiators and those responsible for design decisions in implementing national forest monitoring systems, with the relevant science, technical and policy communities, to guide the collection of relevant forestry data, and to assist sharing of data and experiences.