AI-generated Key Takeaways
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This webpage provides access to datasets from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), including those on protected areas, other effective area-based conservation measures, and biomass carbon density.
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The WDPA datasets offer the most comprehensive and frequently updated information on protected areas globally, sourced from various stakeholders and managed by UNEP-WCMC.
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WDOECM datasets detail geographically defined areas beyond traditional protected areas that contribute to biodiversity conservation.
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The WCMC biomass carbon density dataset shows above and below ground terrestrial carbon storage for around 2010, combining reliable data sources.
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WCMC Above and Below Ground Biomass Carbon Density
This dataset represents above- and below-ground terrestrial carbon storage (tonnes (t) of C per hectare (ha)) for circa 2010. The dataset was constructed by combining the most reliable publicly available datasets and overlaying them with the ESA CCI landcover map for the year 2010 (ESA, … biomass carbon forest-biomass wcmc -
WDOECM: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (points)
A geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and services and where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally … boundaries ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected -
WDOECM: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (polygons)
A geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and services and where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally … boundaries ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected -
WDPA: World Database on Protected Areas (points)
The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most up-to-date and complete source of information on protected areas, updated monthly with submissions from governments, non-governmental organizations, landowners, and communities. It is managed by the United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) with … boundaries ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected -
WDPA: World Database on Protected Areas (polygons)
The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most up-to-date and complete source of information on protected areas, updated monthly with submissions from governments, non-governmental organizations, landowners, and communities. It is managed by the United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) with … boundaries ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected