Tools & Datasets
SIDS: Land Cover Trends
Our work on the "Land Cover Trends in SIDS" supports Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in monitoring land degradation for SDG Indicator 15.3.1 and the UNCCD 2026 reporting process. It compares three global land cover datasets—ESA CCI-LC (300m), GLC-FCS30D (30m), and GLAD Land Cover (30m)—revealing differences and overlaps in classification, particularly in urban, cropland, grassland, and wetland areas. hese variations stem from methodological approaches and definitional nuances, which may result in divergent interpretations of land cover dynamics.
To help address these challenges, Apacheta and the PISLM team developed the Land Cover Transition Tool using Google Earth Engine (GEE). This interactive tool allows users to visualise and analyse land cover changes across 40 SIDS over three reporting periods (2000–2015, 2015–2019, 2015–2023). It provides area statistics, transition matrices, and side-by-side comparisons to support evidence-based decision-making.
Deforestations-free products (EUDR) explorer tool
The Forest Dynamics Explorer for EUDR is an interactive tool designed to support compliance with the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR), which sets 31 December 2020 as the baseline for identifying deforestation.
The tool showcases a range of global forest maps for the 2020 baseline and subsequent deforestation data. Using a convergence of evidence approach, it compares seven forest datasets to highlight areas of agreement and reduce uncertainty. Users can adjust the agreement level (1–7) to generate customized maps.
It also integrates Sentinel-2 imagery (10 m resolution) for 2020 and 2024, along with historical and post-EUDR deforestation layers from three global sources. Designed for stakeholders in monitoring, policy, and supply chains, the tool helps identify potential non-compliance and supports due diligence in sourcing.
