The Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) Map Book

The Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management in Eastern and Southern Africa, hosted by the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), is committed to strengthening conservation efforts through geospatial data, policy engagement, and capacity development. In pursuit of this goal, we are proud to introduce this Map Book, a resource designed to support informed decision-making and enhance regional collaboration in biodiversity conservation. This publication provides a comprehensive spatial analysis of protected and conserved areas across 24 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Through high-quality maps, it highlights the extent and distribution of protected areas, biodiversity hotspots, and transboundary conservation networks. It also identifies critical gaps in protection coverage, offering insights that can guide conservation priorities, policy formulation, and sustainable land and sea use planning. The information presented here is not just for reference. It is a call to action for policymakers, conservation practitioners, researchers, and development partners. At RCMRD, we believe that geospatial science is a powerful tool for conservation and sustainable development. Through continued collaboration with governments, conservation agencies, and research institutions, we remain committed to providing cutting-edge data solutions that support regional conservation priorities. You can view the map book on the internet here https://rcmrd.aflip.in/rcoe-mapbook-vol-1.html#page/1 or download it below.

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• RCoE Map Book