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The world faces interconnected crises—climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation—threatening sustainable development and food security. Recognizing the urgency to address these challenges holistically, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), French Development Agency (AFD), and German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) collaboratively developed the Adaptation, Biodiversity, and Carbon Mapping Tool (ABC-Map).
ABC-Map is a tool designed to comprehensively evaluate the environmental impacts of national policies, plans, and investments in the agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) sector. Utilizing Google Earth-based satellite imagery, it facilitates a holistic assessment of climate, biodiversity, and land restoration actions, aiming to uncover synergies and trade-offs. The Adaptation section focuses on understanding climate change risks and assessing changes over time in a specific area. The Biodiversity section incorporates indicators like species abundance and land use changes in protected areas, providing insights into biodiversity pressures. The Carbon section accounts for greenhouse gas emissions in the AFOLU sector, aligning with reduction goals. This technical manual outlines ABC-Map's structure, methodology, and the diverse data and factors used, including emission factors, carbon stock values, and datasets from sources like ESVD and GLOBIO.