India workshop urges tech, standards and local capacity to improve forest and tree resource assessments

The useful part

EHSQLaw Greenko -AMGreen Group (Env-Energy,Health,Safety,Security,Social Ac.Quality-Lab) ESMS.: The inaugural session was presided over by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Union MoS (EFCC), Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh.

How it works

• In his address, Shri Yadav emphasised that humans are not above Nature and must respect it by working towards coexistence with it.
• He stressed the need to harness technology to strengthen data on natural resources, improve decision-making and accelerate India's climate commitments, particularly through nature-based solutions.
• Union Environment Minister Posted On: 10 SEP 2026 3:15PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised a national workshop on 'Leveraging Latest Technologies in Assessment of...
• The Minister highlighted that increasing carbon sink through forest and tree cover is the third NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) target under the UNFCCC and underscored the important role of the...
• He called for improved quality of data and integration of field experience into a robust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for preparation of the ISFR, so that the report can serve as a stronger base...

What to take from it

The Minister encouraged innovation and adoption of the latest technologies while stressing the importance of indigenous technologies and capacity building of forest staff. Departments, scientific institutions, scientists, technology experts and other stakeholders to explore technology-led approaches for strengthening assessment, monitoring and management of forest and tree resources. He also emphasised the need to classify forest fire-prone regions according to the frequency of incidents and identify hotspots for targeted prevention strategies.

Example or evidence

• States and UTs for enhancing forest and tree cover through initiatives including Green India Mission, MISHTI, Nagar Van Yojana, Namo Van and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.

Details worth keeping

India has undertaken regular biennial assessment of forest and tree resources through FSI since 1987, with the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) serving as an important scientific basis for monitoring changes and supporting national and international reporting. Shri Yadav called for standardisation of parameters across institutions to enable coordinated action on forest conservation and stressed that the purpose of compensatory afforestation must be clearly aligned with preserving plantations and improving the quality of green cover. He emphasised that achieving India's enhanced ambition of creating a 3.5–4.0 billion tonne CO₂-equivalent carbon sink by 2035 will require technological innovation alongside strong institutional capacities, effective policies and active participation of people and communities.

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