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Born in Patagonia, built for the world. We're the API to Nature Intelligence.

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B (Corp)

A global certification that recognises companies meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

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IPBES

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services strengthens the science–policy interface for biodiversity, ecosystems, and human well-being through assessments, policy support, and knowledge-building.

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UNFCCC

The UNFCCC is the foundational global treaty framework guiding international efforts to address climate change, under which landmark agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement were established.

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CMP

The Conservation Measures Partnership (CMP) is a coalition of conservation organisations that develops and promotes best practices for planning, monitoring, and evaluating conservation impact, most notably through the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.

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UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment, setting the agenda and supporting countries in implementing sustainable development policies.

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C3S

C3S is one of the Copernicus Earth observation services, operated by ECMWF. It provides authoritative climate data and information, including reanalysis, seasonal forecasts, and climate indicators. C3S supports adaptation, policy, and business decisions with trusted datasets.

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GBIF

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is the world’s largest open-access network of biodiversity data, mobilising species occurrence records to support science, policy, and conservation.

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GBF

The Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) is the landmark international agreement adopted in 2022 to guide global action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

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UNCEEA

United Nations Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting (UNCEEA) develops and promotes the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) as the global standard for integrating nature into economic statistics.

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NCAA

The Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services project (NCAA) is a joint initiative supporting countries in integrating ecosystem and biodiversity values into national economic planning and reporting.

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SEEA

The System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) is the global statistical standard for integrating nature and the economy into a single accounting framework, linking ecosystems and natural capital to economic activity.

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TNFD

A global framework helping companies and financial institutions disclose and act on nature-related risks and opportunities, shifting finance towards nature-positive outcomes.

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TCFD

A global framework that guides companies and investors to disclose climate-related financial risks and opportunities, shaping how markets integrate climate into decision-making.

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SBTN

The Science Based Targets Network guides companies and cities to set measurable, science-based targets across biodiversity, water, land, and oceans — extending beyond carbon.

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CBD

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1992 that provides a comprehensive framework for the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.

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Population
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Population

High-resolution gridded estimates of human population distribution, derived from census data and ancillary variables, available annually since 2000.

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NASA

NASA is the United States government agency responsible for civilian space exploration, aeronautics, and Earth science. Its open data satellites and missions form the backbone of climate and biodiversity monitoring worldwide.

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NDVI Trend (Greenpulse)

Long-term trends in vegetation greenness (NDVI) from 2001–2023, detecting whether ecosystems are improving, stable, or degrading.

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NDVI Analysis
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NDVI Analysis

Detection of vegetation cover changes using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), identifying areas of gain, loss, or stability since 2000.

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Mean Land Surface Temperature (LST)
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Mean Land Surface Temperature (LST)

Monthly land surface temperature estimates (°C) from Landsat 4–8, integrating surface reflectance, emissivity, and atmospheric data for high-resolution monitoring.

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Biomass Carbon Trend (CarbonFlux)

Analysis of long-term trends (2001–2022) in total biomass carbon, identifying whether ecosystems are gaining, losing, or maintaining carbon stocks.

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Above-ground Biomass Carbon
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Above-ground Biomass Carbon

Annual estimates of carbon stored in vegetation above the soil surface, monitoring ecosystem carbon dynamics since 2001.

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Below-ground Biomass Carbon

Annual estimates of carbon stored in plant root systems, providing insight into below-ground contributions to ecosystem carbon stocks since 2001.

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Total Biomass Carbon

Annual estimates of total biomass carbon stocks (above- and below-ground) per hectare, enabling monitoring of ecosystem carbon balance since 2001.

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Land Cover (MapBiomas)

Annual land cover classification from MapBiomas, derived from satellite imagery and machine learning, tracking changes in landscapes since 2000.

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LemuRank
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LemuRank

A global conservation priority index (0–100%) that highlights areas with the highest ecological value and need for preservation.

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Species Presence

Lists species with a high probability of occurring in the selected area, based on GBIF records and environmental suitability models.

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Red List Species Presence
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Red List Species Presence

Direct presence of species in a given area, classified by extinction risk categories from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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Species Richness

An estimate of species richness at global scale, combining GBIF records with environmental layers to identify biodiversity hotspots.

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