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140 pages of tabular data with supporting text and graphics, on global biodiversity. Topics are covered in a concise way, using tables supported by minimal text and graphics....

The World Mangrove Atlas is the first significant attempt to provide an overview of the distribution of mangroves worldwide. Mapped data were gathered from a wide range of...

Carbon emissions from deforestation account for an estimated 20% of global carbon emissions(IPCC2007); second only to that produced by fossil fuel combustion. To successfully...

​In September 2009, UNEP-WCMC and Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES), with support from GTZ, BMU and BfN, investigated the distribution of carbon and...

Global Biodiversity Outlook-4, the mid-term review of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, provided a global assessment of progress towards the attainment of the...

The main objective of this review is to examine a number of area-based planning tools and identify key features that enable them to be used for cross-sectoral area-based...

It gives a thorough background on ape behavior and ecology for each species, including detailed habitat requirements, the apes' ecological role, and the possible consequences of...

Land-use change, primarily through tropical forest loss and degradation, is estimated to contribute 6–17% of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (van der Werf et...

Climate change within Guangxi Province will affect not only people, but also species and ecosystems. Mitigation and adaptation activities, including ecosystem-based approaches...

This study presents lessons learned and recommendations for cross-border Maritime/Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) including in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, drawing upon...

Through extensive interviews with those involved with CCAMLR, the report describes the context, drivers, scope and design, stakeholder collaboration and implementation of the...

This technical briefing note provides an overview of open-access global remote sensing products, and summarises current and emerging applications for biodiversity management....

Land-use change models can help in developing a holistic understanding of the range of potential impacts of different land-use related policy options, and so strengthen the...

This policy brief provides summary results produced by the REDD-PAC project about the impacts of Brazil’s Native Vegetation Protection Act, commonly known as the Forest Code...

La cartographie et l’analyse spatiale peuvent soutenir la planification d’actions REDD+ au niveau gouvernemental, d’une manière qui contribue à la réalisation des Objectifs de...

Mapping and spatial analysis can support planning for REDD+ actions in a manner that contributes to the achievement of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the...

This technical briefing note outlines the common causes of spatial misalignments in global biodiversity datasets and provides practical guidance for data users. The Proteus...

This report aims to help government staff responsible for biodiversity and sustainable development to have effective indicators and information systems for their work. It is...

Climate change and biodiversity loss are currently two of the key global challenges facing people and ecosystems. REDD+ policies aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the...

This report presents the results of spatial analyses that can assist decision-makers in planning for REDD+ in a way that generates multiple benefits, and explores the possible...