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South Africa & Mozambique
South Africa and Mozambique, though neighbouring countries with shared ecosystems, have distinct histories, languages and conservation challenges. Both nations are home to a wide range of ecosystems, from savannas to coral reefs, featuring rich biodiversity, yet they face immense pressures from habitat loss, extraction of natural resources and climate change.
Mapping nature beyond borders: South Africa and Mozambique
South Africa and Mozambique, though neighbouring countries with shared ecosystems, have distinct histories, languages and conservation challenges.
Both nations are home to a wide range of ecosystems, from savannas to coral reefs, featuring rich biodiversity, yet they face immense pressures from habitat loss, extraction of natural resources and climate change.
This story explores how these countries are using ecosystem data to protect their natural heritage and how the Global Ecosystems Atlas is supporting that endeavour.
Innovative ecosystem mapping
Both South Africa and Mozambique have made significant strides in mapping and classifying their ecosystems.
South Africa's mapping efforts date back several decades, involving many ecologists and using a wide range of data sources, resulting in maps of around 1,000 ecosystem types across all realms. This provides a wealth of data that has guided conservation action, spatial planning, environmental impact assessments and more.
Innovative ecosystem mapping
Both South Africa and Mozambique have made significant strides in mapping and classifying their ecosystems.
South Africa's mapping efforts date back several decades, involving many ecologists and using a wide range of data sources, resulting in maps of around 1,000 ecosystem types across all realms. This provides a wealth of data that has guided conservation action, spatial planning, environmental impact assessments and more.