A cornerstone of GFOI's strategy lies in the continuous refinement and updating of research priorities. These priorities guide the organisation of expert meetings, the assessment of the progress of new methods or products towards operationality, provide direct R&D support to countries and advocate for the funding of key research needs. The current list of GFOI R&D priorities was reviewed during the 2023 GFOI Plenary, through discussions with researchers, practitioners and country experts. They encompass:

• Degradation and Regrowth

• Biomass and EF estimation

• Deforestation Alerts (Near Real Time Monitoring of Deforestation)

• Land Use and GHG Inventories

• Monitoring of Tropical Wetland Ecosystems

• Uncertainty Analysis

For more details on the 2023/2024 R&D Priorities, please refer to this document. Each priority is supported by two focal points, consisting of experts in their respective areas. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the GFOI R&D Priority Focal Points.