RLE Program

What is the Red List of Ecosystems Inventory?

It is a public, global repository that consolidates ecosystem risk assessments from national, sub-national, and regional datasets, connecting users directly with primary sources to guide conservation decisions.

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The interactive dashboard is split into two main sections:

1. Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Reporting

Tracks country progress toward the 2050 global conservation goals (Headline Indicator A.1 of the Kunming-Montreal Framework). It includes:

1. Red List Index of Ecosystems (RLIe): A score from 0 to 1 summarizing overall ecosystem collapse risk (closer to 0 indicates high risk; closer to 1 indicates least concern).
2. Ecosystem data grouped according to the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology.
3. Standardized metrics for fully evaluated ecosystems.

2. Country / Territory Profile

Provides an in-depth breakdown of all assessments within a selected region across sub-national, national, and supra-national levels. It includes:

1. Complete lists and descriptions of evaluated local ecosystems.
2. Threat levels and the specific RLE criteria triggered.
3. Details on the assessment methodologies used.
4. Direct links to source materials, regional datasets, and citations.