With the theme “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World”, FAO celebrated the International Day of Forests 2024 on 21 March with the goal of raising awareness of this important renewable resource.

That is why FAO is a committed partner of Viet Nam to embed a range of innovative technologies into the country’s forestry sector. This includes establishing a monitoring and evaluation system for forest resources, with remote sensing technology, geographic information systems, information technology in forestry industry management, mapping and securing customary land.

These efforts will empower local rural communities and ethnic minorities. FAO is also helping Viet Nam tune into the digital transformation revolution by diversifying revenue sources from forests.