Biodiversity Potential

GEF benefits index for biodiversity, 0 = no biodiversity potential, 100 = maximum potential

Source: Kiran Dev Pandey, Piet Buys, Ken Chomitz, and David Wheeler's, "Biodiversity Conservation Indicators: New Tools for Priority Setting at the Global Environment Facility" (2006)

The data shown is based on relative potential for biodiversity in countries based on the current species present, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The data was published by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

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Global average trend

Country ranking, 2008