The National Ecosystem Assessment Initiative (NEA Initiative) at UNEP-WCMC supports countries undertaking ecosystem assessments. The online platform hosts a range of resources produced by the NEA Initiative and its partners, including webinars, guidance documents, reports, case-studies and lessons learned. Facilitating online support and knowledge-exchange Since 2017, the NEA Initiative has worked with 14 countries to conduct or scope their national ecosystem assessments. Through this new website, the Initiative is building capacity and fostering knowledge exchange between existing partners and the broader community of practice on national ecosystem assessments. The NEA Initiative’s website aims to:
- Present and promote the national ecosystem assessment process
- Raise the profile of the NEA Initiative’s country partners and their assessments
- Facilitate free access to a range of resources, including guides, workshops and webinars, case-studies, and reports to support anyone undertaking or interested in national ecosystem assessments
- Publish regular updates on news and events from across the NEA Initiative, including public events made available through the Sub-Global Assessment Network (SGAN).