Hello,
The release of Version 1.0 of the open-source Natural Lands Map has been announced. Developed in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, Systemiq, and the Science Based Targets Network, the map aims to help companies prevent the conversion and degradation of natural lands.
By using global and local geospatial data, the map provides a common baseline for companies to monitor changes in natural lands, assess their impact, and make informed decisions regarding future acquisitions and business activities.
Read more about the map here and explore the map here.
6 September 2024 4:41pm
Hi Elsa,
Thank you for sharing! The first version of the SBTN Natural Lands map was extremely coarse, when we used it we felt it didn't necessarily capture natural vs. unnatural land very well. I'm keen to see what improvements have been made in this new version! If anyone has any reflections I would be interested hear!
Chelsea
9 September 2024 10:20am
Wonderful.

Elsa Carla De Grandi
Fauna & Flora
30 September 2024 11:35pm
This link shows the difference between the new version and the old version of the Natural Lands Map for Cote d'Ivore and Ghana showing a lot less natural forest.
🌍 Version 1 of our new, open-source Natural Lands Map combines local data with global data to improve land cover delineation! | Land & Carbon Lab
🌍 Version 1 of our new, open-source Natural Lands Map combines local data with global data to improve land cover delineation! For example, here we can see how including local data enhances the accuracy of maps in #Côted’Ivoire and #Ghana, showing much less natural forest than what’s possible with global data alone. This tool, developed in collaboration with WWF, Systemiq Ltd. and Science Based Targets Network, provides critical insights for sustainable sourcing, addressing issues like deforestation and habitat loss. Check out our blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TEQa8q
2 October 2024 8:34am
That is great
Chelsea Smith
Fauna & Flora