Provide information sheets on high profile species, on paper and over the Internet, as well as summary material on Red List species. Current situation WCMC currently maintains spatial information on the global distribution of certain major ecosystems. Much of the species distribution information is in text form, and refers to geopolitical range. Point locality data are recorded for certain species groups. In some cases, spatial data on species range have been incorporated into a GIS, allowing integrated analysis and outputs.
Information is available on the habitat of certain species, eg.
Develop capacity to report on habitats occupied by species of concern, and on the flora and fauna of major ecosystems. This material has the potential to meet information needs of a much wider audience than currently served. Discussion documents on various thematic aspects of biodiversity have also been prepared for CBD and WCMC has been involved in the design of a Clearing House mechanism for this Convention. Targets Complete a comprehensive data management system to provide cross-referenced checklists of species covered by all the major international conservation Conventions and regional agreements. Develop presentation material, such as maps and analyses, to support this database, and ensure that information can be retrieved over the Internet.