About the project
FORESTCARBOVISION develops innovative forest carbon farming techniques using drones and AI to improve transparency and measurement accuracy.
What we do
Rural areas in the NPA region often rely on forests and forestry. These regions are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, making sustainable forest management and climate adaptation essential. Carbon trading offers rural communities opportunities for additional income and climate change mitigation, but the system faces challenges due to a lack of transparency and low measurement accuracy, which reduce its profitability. To address these challenges, the project develops innovative forest carbon farming techniques, using drones and AI for real-time monitoring and resource management. By fostering local capacity and transnational cooperation, it aims to strengthen community resilience and promote sustainability in the face of environmental change.
How we do it
The project will produce innovative carbon assessment tools, a replicability framework for best practices, and pilot projects demonstrating scalable solutions. Living Lab activities will focus on integrating advanced forest carbon farming technologies, such as drones, AI, and blockchain, into diverse local contexts. A "Forest Carbon Farming Toolkit" will be co-created to support local actors. Four demonstration sites will showcase replicable solutions across NPA settings, acting as ongoing training grounds for the scalability of digital tools in carbon sequestration and climate resilience. Local capacities will be built to ensure sustainable climate-resilient forestry practices. The approach goes beyond existing practices by combining technological innovation with transnational collaboration, empowering communities with the skills and knowledge to implement and maintain these practices.
For whom we do it
Key beneficiaries include forest owners, environmental agencies, and policymakers. A transnational approach is essential to leverage diverse expertise and adapt solutions to different ecosystems. The project uses a participatory approach, co-designing practical tools and methods with stakeholders from public institutions, research organizations, NGOs, and private sector partners, ensuring wide-scale implementation and impact across the region.
Project in numbers
Project budget and duration
Total budget
975.128,79 EUR
EU funding
633.833,71 EUR
Project duration
1.5.2025 - 30.4.2028