Indicators
A collection of 18 posts
Population
High-resolution gridded estimates of human population distribution, derived from census data and ancillary variables, available annually since 2000.
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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
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)
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
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
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
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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Forest Loss
Annual forest cover loss detected from satellite imagery, identifying where and when canopy disturbances have occurred since 2000.
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Species Sightings (GBIF)
Records of species observations from the GBIF database, including reported occurrences, number of sightings, and taxonomic information.
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Rarity-weighted Species Richness (Biorarity)
An index of species richness adjusted by rarity, highlighting areas with unique and geographically restricted species distributions.
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Water Risk
A composite index of water-related risk, covering scarcity, quality, and regulatory pressures, developed by WRI’s Aqueduct platform.
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Atlas Indicators
Explore 17 science-based indicators that make nature visible. From water and carbon to biodiversity and climate, Atlas translates complex environmental data into clear, actionable insight.
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