Spatial Restoration

Spatial approaches are crucial for understanding how restoration efforts contribute to achieving global climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development goals. In ERIP, spanning 20 countries with diverse ecosystems, governance, and data systems, spatial restoration actions play a vital role in aligning information across scales and supporting a shared vision for impact. They enable transparent reporting, foster cross-country coordination, and provide a common foundation for decision-making. Without spatial tools and information exchange, restoration risks being fragmented, less inclusive, and less effective in the long term.

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- Spatial data informs decisions at national and program levels across all 20 countries.

- Countries report spatial progress transparently through platforms like Trends.Earth, which is being established as a framework that enables countries to align their data with national and global needs. 

- The exchange of spatial knowledge and the use of shared tools and platforms foster cross-country learning, collaboration, and regional innovation.

- A common foundation of spatial evidence supports national ownership and long-term sustainability.

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