NEW FAO Report - Inland Waters Restoration Monitoring

A new FAO report, titled “Enabling consistent reporting and monitoring for freshwater (inland waters) restoration under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” has been published. The report was written with contributions from Bryan Spears and Kenneth Irvine from the uPcycle project.

As per its synopsis, the publication provides guidance for reporting on the restoration of freshwater (inland water) ecosystems under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It introduces a definition of “area under restoration” tailored to the unique characteristics of freshwater ecosystems and outlines key considerations for monitoring restoration efforts. By promoting consistent and coherent reporting, the guidelines aim to support countries in tracking progress, enhancing ecological outcomes, and ensuring that these critical, but often overlooked, ecosystems are effectively restored and maintained.

This report will provide crucial guidance to international work, including the uPcycle project, the World Water Quality Alliance and European Horizon projects such as the FutureLakes project.

You can read the full report here.