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Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM)
To track progress of efforts to restore degraded ecosystems on an unprecedented scale, FAO has developed an operational monitoring and reporting framework for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. As outlined in the Decade’s Strategy, the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM) builds on, and complements, existing international, regional and national reporting processes, their goals, targets, criteria and indicators by providing to people, communities and countries, under one common umbrella, providing access to data, methodological guidance and tools to monitor ecosystem restoration.
FERM, comprising a geospatial platform, a registry of restoration initiatives, and a search engine of restoration initiatives and good practices, serves as the official monitoring platform for tracking global progress and sharing best practices for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It aids countries in reporting areas under restoration in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 2. The FERM Registry offers a harmonized data collection mechanism that aggregates data from various restoration platforms. Built on FAO’s Hand-In-Hand geospatial architecture, the FERM Platform provides accessible and transparent information, supporting restoration practitioners worldwide.
Sharing knowledge and information is a key element of the Ecosystem Restoration community. The platform improves knowledge sharing, provides access to data and information and links partners to enhance collaborative actions. The FERM highlights successful restoration projects and programmes for joint learning of all actors at national and subnational levels.
FERM adheres to principles of open data and open-source technical solutions to ensure transparency in the Monitoring Framework, and improved access to data and information between stakeholders. FERM supports all the everyday actors and citizens to track and monitor contributions to the UN Decade with the idea of building a global movement and creating inertia towards restoring degraded landscapes.