Protected areas in the terrestrial priority ecoregions in the Arctic

Certain areas have been identified as priority ecoregions for conservation (WWF Global 200) due to their unique biodiversity characteristics. Significant parts of these regions…

Cabins change 1983-2003

Agriculture in Africa, value added out of GDP

For the future of Africa, agriculture remains one of the most important issues. A majority of the population, especially outside urban areas, are involved…

Invasive alien plant cover in South Africa

Species that has been introduced on purpose or spread in the wild threaten livelihoods in agriculture or water resources. As illustrated in this map,…

Africa: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The process initiated by UNEP in 1995, materialised as the Stockholm convention in May 2001. The convention bans chemicals such as chlordane, DDT and…

Loss of Great Ape habitat 2002-2032 (Africa)

Based on population pressures the GLOBIO2 model has assessed the current and future human impacts on Great Ape habitat in Africa (Chimpanzee, Bonobo and…

Catches in the Mauritania Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) 1950-2002

Marine fisheries represent a significant, but finite, natural resource for coastal countries. For some countries like Mauritania, the majority of the catches belong to…

Population and growth, projections and historic data

The population has rapidly increased in Africa, to reach approximately 905 million inhabitants by 2005. The rate of the annual growth is leveling out…

Gender equality and empowerment of women: eliminate differences in education

In increasing living standards, sustainability and livelihoods and eliminating poverty, gender equality and education are seen as some of the main means. This is…