UN Biodiversity Lab

UNDP and partners launched UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL) 2.0 to enable UN agencies, governments, and other stakeholders to access state-of-the-art spatial data to take action for conservation and sustainable development. Developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), and the Secretariat of the UN Biodiversity Convention, UNBL 2.0 is freely available online to governments and other stakeholders as a digital public good. Available in English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, the redesigned platform offers modern web app design and enhanced functionalities based on user feedback. Users can now visualize over 400 of the world’s best available global spatial data layers; create secure workplaces to analyze data; access curated data collections to generate insight for action; and more.

Creating a Nature-Positive Future Report

Protected areas (PAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are a cornerstone of biodiversity conservation that provide co-benefits for achievement of the SDGs, in support of a nature-positive future. This report presents the global status of PAs and OECMs and opportunities for action, focusing on coverage and quality elements of effective management and equitable governance. Recognition is given to Indigenous Peoples' territories and the need to secure tenure rights, as well as embed PAs and OECMs into national policies and frameworks.

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Mapping Nature for People and Planet

UNDP and partners are combining forces with select countries around the world to use these data to produce ‘maps of hope’ that identify where nature-based actions can safeguard essential life support areas to maintain key biodiversity and ecosystem services. The project uses cutting-edge science to spatial data to place nature at the center of sustainable development. Initially piloted in Costa Rica, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Peru, and Uganda, the project has now expanded to include Cambodia, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Nepal, and South Africa.

Nature Map

Nature Map Earth developed an integrated global map of biodiversity, carbon storage, and clean water supply to support countries to integrate nature and climate in decision making and promote nature-based solutions.