Harnessing the power of data for marine restoration
Capturing key information about our oceans is the foundation for protecting them
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28 Aug 25
Harnessing the power of data for marine restoration
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News 2 Jul 25A boost for biodiversity dataA boost for biodiversity data
Record-level growth of investment in Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool will have real impacts for nature data
Impact 18 Jun 25Driving decisions for nature and people: UNEP-WCMC’s 2023-2024 Impact ReportDriving decisions for nature and people: UNEP-WCMC’s 2023-2024 Impact Report
Report demonstrates breadth of Centre’s work with government, business and scientific communities
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News 13 Mar 25Over 850 new marine species discovered by the Ocean CensusOver 850 new marine species discovered by the Ocean Census
UNEP-WCMC supports project with development of new data platform
Impact 22 May 24Being part of the Plan: UNEP-WCMC’s work to support the Global Biodiversity FrameworkBeing part of the Plan: UNEP-WCMC’s work to support the Global Biodiversity Framework
For International Day for Biological Diversity, we share a small sample of our work to implement the Biodiversity Plan
Story 11 May 24Better decisions for migratory birds need the best information: How IBAT helpsBetter decisions for migratory birds need the best information: How IBAT helps
Three examples of how the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool can be used to generate key data for important sites for migratory birds
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Story 21 Mar 24Forest restoration in action: Celebrating pledges to inspire societyForest restoration in action: Celebrating pledges to inspire society
All over the world, efforts are ongoing to protect, sustainably manage and restore areas of forest. Countries have promised to restore 1 billion hectares of land by 2030 as part of international climate, nature and land goals. Some of these initiatives are famous, covering tens of thousands of hectares and winning awards, such as the…
Story 3 Mar 24Ensuring international wildlife trade is sustainable through continual digital innovationEnsuring international wildlife trade is sustainable through continual digital innovation
Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day – an annual event that brings the global community together to recognise how plants, animals and all aspects of biodiversity are crucial to humanity and a healthy planet. This year’s theme is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” and invites us to examine and highlight how…
News 3 Mar 24UNEP-WCMC and IUCN launch tool to help countries ensure that wildlife trade is sustainableUNEP-WCMC and IUCN launch tool to help countries ensure that wildlife trade is sustainable
A new online interactive tool to help countries assess the sustainability of trading internationally listed wild plants and animals has been launched today by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)…
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