-
Global Patterns of Marine Biodiversity (2010)
The dataset shows the global patterns of marine biodiversity (species richness) across 13 major species groups ranging from zooplankton to marine mammals (11,567 species in... -
Centres of Plant Diversity
This dataset provides spatial representation for the 234 “Data Sheet Sites” in the Centres of Plant Diversity (Davis et al. 1994-1997). In addition to the 234 priority sites... -
Global Islands ( U S G S, E S R I, U N E P- W C M C)
Although ocean islands are ubiquitous on the planet, and are homes to a stunning variety of people, plants, and animals, there have been surprisingly few attempts to accurately... -
Global Map of Terrestrial Habitat Types
Global spatially explicit characterization of 47 (version 001) terrestrial habitat types, as defined in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) habitat... -
Global Critical Habitat Screening Layer
This screening layer shows the global spatial distribution of likely or potential Critical Habitat, as defined by the International Finance Corporation's Performance Standard 6... -
Natural and Modified Habitat Screening Layer
This dataset uses a combination of freely available data layers to develop a new global layer that identifies natural and modified habitat. It is aligned with the definitions of... -
Biodiversity Hotspots (2016)
There are currently 36 recognized biodiversity hotspots. These are Earth’s most biologically rich—yet threatened—terrestrial regions.To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, an... -
Global Distribution of Cold- Water Corals
This dataset shows of the global distribution of cold-water corals. Occurrence records are given for the subclass Octocorallia (octocorals; also known as Alcyonaria) and four... -
Global Distribution of Saltmarshes
This dataset displays the extent of our knowledge regarding the distribution of saltmarshes globally, drawing from occurrence data (surveyed and/or remotely sensed). The dataset... -
World Dryland Areas
The original dataset developed by the MA is a subset of the aridity zone map created by CRU/UEA, UNEP/GRID for the World Atlas of Desertification. Aridity zones were derived... -
Measuring ecosystem services: Guidance on developing ecosystem service indicators
This publication presents a series of guidelines that have been produced to support the development of ecosystem service indicators at the national and regional level for uses... -
User Manual for the World Database on Protected Areas and World Database on...
This user manual provides information and guidance about the data held within the WDPA, including the history of the database, how the data are collected, managed and... -
Cloud Forest Agenda
Cloud forests represent a rare and fragile ecosystem that is under threat in many parts of the world. These rich mountain forests make up no more than 2.5 percent of the... -
Promoting synergies within the cluster of biodiversity-related multilateral...
Summary report of 'Promoting synergies within the biodiversity cluster of biodiversity-related multilateral environmental agreements' (2012). There are six main, global-scale... -
World Trade in Crocodilian Skins reports
UNEP-WCMC has produced a series of reports as part of the International Alligator and Crocodile Trade Study (IACTS) which provide an overview of global trade in crocodilian... -
A synthesis of available scientific input to inform the development of the...
This report draws on discussions held during a workshop convened at Clare College, University of Cambridge, UK from May 20-24, 2019. The workshop, entitled ‘Gaining consensus... -
Access to genetic resources and benefit sharing: a review of existing frameworks
Knowledge and awareness should be built through increased collaboration and exchange of experience across sectors, facilitated by governments, donors, civil society... -
Biodiversity Measures for Business: Corporate biodiversity measurement,...
This paper reviews the drivers and current practice around business measurement, reporting and disclosure on biodiversity, investigates the role of these approaches in future... -
Strengthening Synergies: How action to achieve post-2020 global biodiversity...
The climate and biodiversity crises are fundamentally connected and more integrated approaches are needed to address them effectively. The one-year delay in the 2020... -
UNEP-WCMC Programme Response to Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating human, social, and economic distress in almost every part of the world and has reinforced the need for urgent action on reversing...