14 datasets found

Despite the ongoing restrictions of the global pandemic and UNEP-WCMC continuing to operate as a largely virtual organisation in 2021, we have still been able to showcase our...

The dataset shows the global distribution of islands greater than about 0.06 sq-km. The information given here relates to version 1 of the dataset. This dataset, also known as...

This dataset shows the known locations of sea turtle nesting sites, for all seven species: hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempii),...

Restoration is a long-term process, and for it to be as efficient and effective as possible, climate change impacts have to be considered before any action is carried out. This...

We present a new global distribution map of tropical dry forest derived from the recently developed MODIS Vegetation Continuous Fields (VCF) product, which depicts percentage...

This dataset shows the global distribution of islands. This dataset has been substantially refined through the work of a number of organisations, including UNEP World...

This dataset shows the global distribution of mangrove forests, derived from earth observation satellite imagery. The dataset was created using Global Land Survey (GLS) data and...

This dataset shows the global distribution of mangroves, and was produced as a joint initiative of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), International Society...

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...

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...

​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...

​Knowledge and awareness should be built through increased collaboration and exchange of experience across sectors, facilitated by governments, donors, civil society...

This dataset is the most comprehensive global dataset of warm-water coral reefs to date, acting as a foundation baseline map for future, more detailed, work. This dataset was...

The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) is designed to facilitate access to accurate and up-to-date biodiversity information to support critical business decisions....