A first look at the Global Ecosystems Atlas
The Global Ecosystems Atlas is the world’s most comprehensive, standardised map of Earth’s ecosystems. This beta release offers a first look at the power of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, with the full global release expected by early 2027.
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Mapping Earth's ecosystems with precision
The Global Ecosystems Atlas represents the most comprehensive global ecosystem dataset ever assembled. Our rigorous validation process ensures every map meets the highest standards for accuracy and reliability.
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Real decisions. Real data.
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Explore how the Global Ecosystems Atlas supports governments, researchers, and communities around the world to make better decisions for nature.
News
15 October 2026
Partnering for progress
The technology and partnerships behind the Global Ecosystems Atlas
News
13 October 2026
Ecosystem mapping in action
How the Maldives built its first national map
News
9 October 2026
Corporate insights
As private sector nature reporting matures, ecosystem data is key to unlocking place-based insights
Research
8 September 2026
New resource: Data licensing
Ambiguous data licences undermine global ecosystem mapping efforts
Research
6 August 2026
New resource: Atlas technical paper
The Global Ecosystems Atlas: comprehensive and systematic mapping of Earth's ecosystems
Research
3 August 2026
New resource: Biodiversity knowledge
The Past, Present, and Future of Online Biodiversity Knowledge Systems
Research
18 June 2026
New resource: National mapping
Guidelines for developing national ecosystem maps
Research
9 April 2026
New resource: ecosystem monitoring
Reporting on the extent of natural ecosystems under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Every ecosystem, everywhere.
The Global Ecosystem Atlas brings together existing and newly produced ecosystem information into single coherent, harmonised resource aligned with the IUCN Ecosystem Typology.
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