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F-REDD is supporting the National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) of Lao PDR. Since the scope of NFMS can be broad, reflecting each country's circumstances, Lao PDR has planned to start by building the capacity needed for REDD+ MRV and then gradually expanding to link with other activities such as forest monitoring and safeguard monitoring. To facilitate this kind of gradual expansion, the REL/MRV Technical Working Group (TWG) has been reorganized into the NFMS TWG, under which three new sub-groups on MRV, Forest Monitoring, and Data Management have been established.

In line with this new structure, the first NFMS TWG meeting was held on July 29. In addition to the presentation of each sub-group's work plan, there was a report on the results of the UNFCCC REDD+ MRV technical analysis, the status of preparations for the FCPF Carbon Fund MRV in 2022, and a presentation on the forest area analysis by FAO. One day was not enough for the lively exchange of ideas and discussions. With various contributions and support from the partners, the NFMS in Laos will evolve further.

The first NFMS TWG meeting