Interactive map collection

Search and explore vast amounts of global and regional data through an interactive interface. Make your own custom map or learn more about specific features in the map.

Dniester basin

Interactive map presentation of the transboundary GIS database over the Dniester river basin. The database covers the countries of Moldova and Ukraine, including the Transnistria region. The map is available in English and Russian versions.

Uganda Biofuels Atlas

An interactive atlas on the potential for biofuels in Uganda, based on a study by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of Uganda. The map presents the suitability for Jatropha curcas (physic nut), oil palm and sugarcane and potential conflicts with conservation and food production (maize).

DatabasiN maps

Interactive maps for the transboundary Daugava/Zapadnaya Dvina and Nemunas/Neman river basins, with information for water management from the DatabasiN project.

Globalis

An interactive world atlas with country statistics related to sustainable development. Globalis aims to create an understanding for similarities and differences in human societies, as well as how we influence life on the planet.

Arctic Environmental Atlas

This interactive map service for the Arctic region presents a variety of environmental themes on issues from conservation to climate change and biodiversity.

Shelf OSDS data inventory map - Marine Geophysical Data Map

The UNEP Shelf Programme has been established to support developing countries in establishing their delineation of the continental shelf, to enable them to properly state their claims. This interactive map is a part of the UNEP Shelf Programme Shelf OSDS geophysical data inventory map (ShelfOSDS) and displays the existing inventory of geoscientific data held by the Shelf Programme. This includes bathymetry, seismic, magnetic and sediment data in the form of drill samples, tracklines and other observations.

Baltic Environmental Atlas

Browse the environmental variables in the region around the Baltic Sea, using the data from the Baltic Sea Drainage Basin GIS.

University of the Arctic Atlas

Interactive map with an overview of the institutions in the University of the Arctic network, and the Arctic environment.

Themes

Freshwater	Climate Change
Waste	Pollution
Biodiversity & Conservation	Environment & Poverty
Environment & Security	Urban issues

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Water withdrawal and consumption: the big gap

Freshwater use by continents is partly based on several socio-economic development factors, including population, physiographic, and climatic characteristics. Analysis indicates that: - Annual global freshwater withdrawal has grown from 3,790 km3 (of which consumption accounted for 2,070 km3 or 61%) in 1995, to 4,430 km3 (of which consumption accounted for 2,304 km3 or 52%) in 2000 (Shiklomanov, 1999). - In 2000, about 57% of the world’s freshwater withdrawal, and 70% of its consumption, took place in Asia, where the world’s major irrigated lands are located (UNESCO, 1999). - In the future, annual global water withdrawal is expected to grow by about 10-12% every 10 years, reaching approximately 5,240 km3 (or an increase of 1.38 times since 1995) by 2025. Water consumption is expected to grow at a slower rate of 1.33 times (UNESCO, 1999). - In the coming decades, the most intensive rate of water withdrawal is expected to occur in Africa and South America (increasing by 1.5-1.6 times), while the least will take place in Europe and North America (1.2 times) (Harrison and Pearce, 2001; Shiklomanov, 1999; UNESCO, 1999).
From the Vital Water Graphics 2 collection.