Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV)
The FCMC task on greenhouse gas measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) has the goals of: 1) creating a greater shared understanding and technical capacity at the international level, and among USAID staff and partners, to design and implement sustainable MRV systems for forest and land use greenhouse gas emissions; and 2) contributing to countries' forest and land use inventory and their measurement, reporting and verification systems.
Many developing countries with dynamic forest frontiers do not have the capacity to participate effectively in international REDD+ markets. A functional REDD+ mechanism requires national institutions capable of managing MRV systems. These are expected to be based on a range of activities that include forest inventories, soil surveys, satellite monitoring of forest and land-cover changes. It also requires much institutional coordination as well as a capacity to synthesize information into a reliable and transparent reporting system. An effective MRV system must engage local and national governments, which themselves may draw on the expertise of various non-governmental organizations. An MRV system must also be transparent to warrant the confidence of stakeholder groups and international investors that underpin a "pay-for-performance" system. The FCMC will focus its efforts on building capacity in various MRV protocols linked to REDD+. Activities can include capacity assessments, advising on aspects of MRV systems, including on institutional arrangements, and technical capacity building. The FCMC MRV team can provide missions with specific MRV and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory expertise, as well as assist in the design and development of national systems and the integration of forest carbon MRV into national greenhouse gas inventories. The FCMC MRV is also coordinating closely with the USG SilvaCarbon inter-agency program, which will explore thoroughly specific technical issues within MRV.
Full List of MRV Documents Follow:
REDD+ Measurment, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Manual Version 2.0
The purpose of this Manual is to provide an overall review of the data, models, techniques and accounting methods that could be part of a Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD+).
Demonstration of Semi-Automated Approaches for Monitoring National Tropical Deforestation
International agreements of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) seek to reduce national forest-related emissions via activities and policies on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation, plus the role of conservation, sustainable forest management and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+).
Manuel de mesure, notification et verification (MNV) de la REDD+ 2.0 resume a l'intention des decideurs
La REDD+ fait référence aux mesures d’atténuation dans les pays en développement, ayant trait à la réduction des émissions résultant de la déforestation et de la dégradation des forêts, « plus » le rôle de la conservation, de la gestion durable des forêts et de l’accroissement des stocks de carbone forestier.
Manual de Medicion, Reporte y Verificacion (MRV) de REDD+ 2.0: Resumen Para Los Responsables de Politicas
REDD+ se refiere a las acciones de mitigación en los países en vías de desarrollo relacionadas con la reducción de emisiones por deforestación y degradación de los bosques, con el símbolo “+” que representa la conservación, el manejo sostenible de los bosques y el aumento de las reservas de carbono en los bosques.
Experiences in Capacity Building on Forest Monitoring at the National Level: The FCMC Peru MRV Activity
This report provides contextual information about Peru and FCMC, a summary of the activity’s goals and process for achieving them, technical results, and observations on the activity’s impact and potential further advances to be made in Peru.
Manuel de mesure, notification et vérification (MNV) de la REDD+ version 2.0 : vue d'ensemble
La réduction des émissions résultant de la déforestation et de la dégradation des forêts, de la conservation des stocks de carbone, de la gestion durable des forêts et du renforcement des stocks de carbone forestier (REDD +) est devenue un élément clé des négociations internationales sous l'égide de la Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC).
Manuel de mesure, notification et verification (MNV) de la REDD+ version 2.0
La réduction des émissions résultant de la déforestation et de la dégradation des forêts, de la conservation des stocks de carbone, de la gestion durable des forêts et du renforcement des stocks de carbone forestier (REDD +) est devenue un élément clé des négociations internationales sous l'égide de la Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC).
Manual de Medición, Reporte y Verificación (MRV) de REDD+ Versión 2.0: Resumen
Este Resumen se complementa con el Manual del FCMC sobre MRV para REDD+, el cual describe todos los aspectos de un sistema de MRV de REDD+, incluyendo los requisitos de datos, modelos, técnicas y métodos de contabilidad.
Semi-automated Approaches for Monitoring National Deforestation
International agreements of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change seek to reduce national, forest-related, greenhouse gas emissions via activities and policies on reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation, plus the role of conservation, sustainable forest management and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+).
Manual de medición, reporte y verificación (MRV) de REDD+, versión 2.0
El propósito de este manual es proporcionar una visión general de los datos, modelos, técnicas y métodos de contabilidad que podrían formar parte de un sistema de Medición, Reporte y Verificación (MRV) para reducir las emisiones causadas por la deforestación y la degradación forestal, y del papel que desempeña la conservación, el manejo sostenible de los bosques y la mejora de las reservas de carbono forestal en países en desarrollo (REDD+).
Near Real-time Alert Systems for Community-based MRV in Colombia: Connecting National Forest Monitoring with CARs and Communities in Caquetá
Community-based MRV is envisioned as an integral part of the national MRV system, and the FCMC activity was intended to increase engagement between communities and the national MRV system and institutions.
