2024 UN Biodiversity Conference

Members of the media are invited to a press conference to launch the proof-of-concept for the Global Ecosystems Atlas, the first harmonised resource dedicated to mapping and monitoring all the world’s ecosystems. This groundbreaking resource will provide critical, harmonised spatial ecosystems data to support conservation, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems.

Convened by the Group on Earth Observations, the multipartner Global Ecosystems Atlas initiative represents a significant leap forward for ecological science. It leverages the latest Earth observation technology, artificial intelligence and field data to deliver reliable data on ecosystem distribution, condition and extent, filling a critical gap in global ecological knowledge.

This transformative tool will empower policymakers, businesses, civil society and local communities to align their actions towards nature-positive and net-zero outcomes.

Speakers:

• Yana Gevorgyan, Secretariat Director, Group on Earth Observations
• Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity
• Nicoleta Panta, Chief of Partnerships and Communication, Group on Earth Observations (moderator)

For more information or to arrange an interview with Yana Gevorgyan, Secretariat Director, Group on Earth Observations, please contact: Matt Crook mcrook.ext@geosec.org