Tools

WDPA/Protected Planet

The World Database on Protected Areas is the only global inventory of protected areas. Information is provided to the WDPA from National governments, NGOs, International conventions and regional Partners. It is managed and developed through collaboration between UNEP-WCMC and IUCN.

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IBAT IBAT

The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool helps companies to embed biodiversity information into decision making and management processes by making information on Key Biodiversity Areas available…

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myPolygon

Designed exclusively for the Proteus Partnership in response to needs for a simple, online interface with biodiversity data – myPolygon provides rapid analysis of how polygons overlap with protected areas and other biodiversity data…

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WDPA Marine WDPA-Marine

The WDPA-Marine provides the most comprehensive set of marine protected areas (MPAs) data available.  It focuses on the diverse species and habitats in the marine environment…

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Ocean Data Viewer Ocean Data Viewer

The purpose of the Ocean Data Viewer is to provide an overview and access to a range of data, and relevant conventions, which are available to help inform decisions that are important for the conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity. While this does not replace the need for national governments to continue reporting processes per their international commitments, it offers an opportunity to supplement existing knowledge bases, particularly with respect to globally significant data layers. The main users for this tool include government agencies, scientists, researchers, private industry, NGOs, and other bodies interested in accessing marine and coastal datasets which can be combined with other data layers for meaningful analyses that increase our understanding and effectiveness of ocean conservation and sustainable use.

Biodiversity A-Z

The Biodiversity A-Z guide is an online resource to provide clear, concise and relevant information about various important areas for biodiversity conservation ranging from World Heritage Sites to Key Biodiversity Areas, which can be used by all sectors including business, government and environmental agencies. The guide also covers the criteria behind the management practices for protecting different areas as well as other relevant information, including legal and compliance aspects, and the biodiversity and socio-cultural values that need to be upheld in each location.

Carbon Calculator Carbon Calculator

Carbon Calculator – estimates embedded carbon within an identified spatial area such as a protected area or user-defined polygon.  Carbon values are based on above and below ground biomass and soil carbon.

Global Islands Database Global Islands Database

Global Islands Database – features biodiversity and ecosystem data tailored specifically to island systems

Critical Site Network Tool Critical Sites Network Tool

Critical Sites Network Tool – features migratory bird data for Africa and Western Eurasia, allowing users to search by site or species and create map overlays

Species Databases Species Database

Species Database – details animals and plants of conservation interest on a species and country basis.

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