GTOS: GOFC–GOLD sourcebook as technical guidance for REDD implementation: update and prospects

The first draft of the GOFC–GOLD REDD sourcebook on methods and procedures for monitoring, measuring and reporting was presented for open review at www.gofc-gold.uni-jena.de/redd. The side event will provide an update on recent Sourcebook developments and next steps for its further evolution.

Introduction: Martin Herold [download slides]

Presentations

Sourcebook background and development process - Danilo Mollicone [download slides]

Soil carbon monitoring and estimation - Clemens Siebner [download slides]

New sections and critical issues - Martin Herold [download slides]
Fire observations
Accuracy assessments and area estimation
Evolving technologies

Addressing uncertainties for reporting - Giacomo Grassi [download slides]

Panel Comments

Reinhard Wolf, GTZ

Frank Martin Seifert, ESA

Panel discussions