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Stories

These interactive stories are aimed at EU policymakers and African stakeholders. All stories are relevant to all African countries, but some present country specific data.
New hopes from the brink of the extinction
The number of African rhinos is increasing despite poaching. By the end of 2022, it is estimated that there were 23,290 rhinos in Africa, a 5.2% increase compared to 2021. However, at lea...
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Saving the Rarest
In this StoryMap, we aim to raise awareness about gorilla conservation and their distribution across countries. Despite a long history of conservation efforts, the two species and their r...
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IMET : un catalyseur des AMP du Sénégal
The IMET tool and the coaching approach have strengthened the community dynamics of managing Marine Protected Areas in Senegal.This storymap describes a case study of Marine Protected Are...
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Taking Action for Wetlands
Wetlands, a term that encompasses various ecosystems, are complex environments found in all biomes. They provide essential ecosystem functions and services and, due to their “ecotone” cha...
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Flying without borders
The conservation of migratory birds requires an understanding of the distribution and potential threats to their migratory habitats. However, although migratory birds are protected under ...
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Sustainable Landscapes ​ in Post-Crisis Times​
This is a story of conservation resilience in two countries, Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire, which are part of the West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot. IMET assessments were conducted in the land...
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A New Era of Wildlife Conservation
New Technologies for Wildlife Conservation. Over the last decade, the total surface of protected and conserved areas has increased, demonstrating the success of area-based conservation ef...
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Delivering the best information for effective conservation
BIOPAMA at the International Day of Biological Diversity As a matter of a fact, biodiversity has been declining at an alarming rate in the last decades due to the human pressure and acti...
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From Data to Decision-Making
Supporting Conservation Strategies, Improving Biodiversity Protection. Systematic monitoring of biodiversity status is essential to address the biodiversity crisis we are facing.
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European Support to Africa's Natural Treasures
World Heritage sites are recognized as having “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (the World Heritage C...
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Integrated Effectiveness Management Tool (IMET)
Achieving conservation goals by improving management effectiveness of protected areas: Burundi case-study
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State of the Wildlife Economy in Africa
In early March 2021, a group of researchers from the School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) at the African Leadership University, in collaboration with the BIOPAMA Team at the Joint Resea...
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Observing forests, preserving uniqueness
The international Day of Forests, celebrated each 21st of March, highlights the importance forest ecosystems. 
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The Africa Knowledge Platform
Presenting a one-stop shop on Africa knowledge to address development challenges.
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Food insecurity and malnutrition in Africa
Measuring food insecurity in Africa, identifying root causes, and finding long-term solutions.
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Turning ideas into opportunities
How geographical analyses support European Commission efforts to unlock tangible impact through the AU-EU Innovation Agenda
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Mapping mines from space
Monitoring compliance of gold mines in Republic of Congo using earth observation.
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Critical Raw Materials in Africa
Securing a sustainable supply of cobalt for a low-emissions and digital future
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COVID-19 and remittances in Africa
Falling remittances could remove a major source of income for people in several African countries.
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WASH services and vulnerability to respiratory diseases
Assessing the vulnerability of African countries to infectious disease outbreaks and the role of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in preventing them.
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Engaging communities in land planning
Participatory approaches for better decision making that benefits the biodiversity, the climate and the people.
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Life Cycle Thinking for our food
Exploring the environmental impacts of food consumption with the example of African cocoa.
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More than paper parks
The effective protection of coastal and marine ecosystems
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WEFE: a delicate balance
The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus in the Senegal River Basin
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The European Commission's research on Africa
A bibliometric analysis of Africa-focused research by the Joint Research Centre to support science diplomacy
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Carbon storage in Africa
Nature-based climate solutions should look beyond forests for opportunities in open ecosystems
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Sustainable African Cities
Urban growth and regional connectivity across a youthful continent
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Agriculture in Southern Africa
Monitoring climate extremes impact on Agriculture in Southern Africa with the Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP).
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Nature: an economic asset
The facets of an African economy based on wildlife resources
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Managing chemical and biological risks
International collaboration and capacity building to manage chemical and biological risks in Africa
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Satellite imagery helps local communities
Presenting the eStation, a software deployed in Africa to acquire and process Earth Observation data, and two of its applications for fishing (in Tanzania) and farming (in the Sahel). ...
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From Africa to the EU, with masks on
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration flows
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Unleashing clean energy potential in Africa
Unleashing clean energy potential in Africa
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Climate-induced migration
A shift of focus to local action
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