COP30: FAO’s AIM4Forests secures long-term financial support from the United Kingdom

Figure: The additional support follows AIM4Forests’ A+ performance rating in both 2023 and 2024 independent annual reviews, reflecting the impact and effectiveness in helping countries monitor, protect and restore forests and ecosystems, as well as measuring and reporting emissions reductions. ©FAO/Noel Guevara

FAO News - 15/11/2025

Belém, Brazil – The UK Government today announced long-term funding of GBP 16.9 million for the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Forests (AIM4Forests) programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

AIM4Forests is a flagship partnership between FAO and the United Kingdom that supports countries in strengthening forest monitoring and reporting based on modern technologies, data transparency and technical innovation.
The announcement came at an event convened by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Climate High-Level Champions at the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), and brings the United Kingdom’s total contribution to GBP 48.4 million.

The additional support follows AIM4Forests’ A+ performance rating in both 2023 and 2024 independent annual reviews, reflecting the impact and effectiveness in helping countries monitor, protect and restore forests and ecosystems, as well as measuring and reporting emissions reductions.

“We welcome the UK’s continued support for AIM4Forests, which brings technology, innovation and people together to drive concrete change, turning data into decisions and empowering countries and communities to take meaningful steps toward forest restoration and a sustainable future,” said FAO Director-General QU Dongyu.

UK Climate Minister Katie White said: “Tackling deforestation is essential for protecting our planet, and AIM4Forests is providing a route for communities to access cutting-edge technology and data to halt and reverse forest loss. We are determined to put a stop to millions of hectares of forest being lost every year, which is why at COP30, we’re pleased to announce that the UK is extending our support for AIM4Forests – driving innovation and building on our efforts to protect forests worldwide.”  

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