• A single portal for the valorization
    of Africa’s natural capital
    First continental geospatial platform for decision-making on African ecosystem accounts

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About the project

COPERNICEA

The objective of the project is to provide the six countries concerned with their own autonomous and operational system through the development of methods, tools, and skills, as well as the organization of the production of ecosystem accounts for natural capital. This system will enable the rapid development of an initial ecosystem accounting of natural capital, first in biophysical terms in accordance with the CECN-TDR methodology, and then in socio-economic terms, in order to master the methodology while identifying the major trends and changes.

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Implementation of a new accounting tool to complement national accounting.

Collection and analysis of satellite imagery to characterize land use and the condition of ecosystems
Strengthening capacities in ecosystem accounting, including the biophysical and socio-economic accounting of natural capital.
Establishment of a national and regional network for sharing and exchanging information and data.
AfrikEnca

General overview of the platform, objectives, and new features.

The AfrikEnca platform is a central tool developed by the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) to support the implementation of Ecosystem Accounting for Natural Capital (CECN) in Africa. It aims to make the data and results generated by CECN accessible, understandable, and usable at both national and regional levels, in order to promote their integration into public policies and sustainable development strategies.

AfrikEnca aims to

Strengthen

access to reliable environmental data for decision-making;

 

Enhance

the value and visibility of the results of CECN-related work in partner countries;

 

Provide

Provide a dedicated space for sharing tools, resources, and experiences related to natural capital accounting;

Facilitate

the dissemination and understanding of ecosystem accounts.

Among the main innovations of the platform:

An interactive and user-friendly interface;

An interactive and user-friendly interface;

Dynamic data visualizations at different scales;

Dynamic data visualizations at different scales;

Expanded access to metadata, methodologies, and datasets;

Expanded access to metadata, methodologies, and datasets;

Highlighting practical use cases and success stories;

Highlighting practical use cases and success stories;

A dedicated training and capacity-building space for users.

A dedicated training and capacity-building space for users.
What is the EANC?

Ecosystem Accounting for Natural Capital

The CECN (Natural Capital Ecosystem Accounts) is a tool that enables the measurement and monitoring of the state of ecosystems and natural resources in a country or region. It provides data on ecosystem services, their economic value, and their evolution over time, in order to support decision-making, sustainable planning, and the monitoring of environmental policies.
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People Trained

25 +

Monitoring Indicators

10 %

Partners Involved

39 +

Mapped Areas

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Discover key data collections that unlock their full potential to inspire solutions to major challenges in nature and sustainable development.

Couverture des terres
Compte

Couverture des terres

Infrastructure écosystémique
Compte

Infrastructure écosystémique

Carbone écosystémique
Compte

Carbone écosystémique

Eau écosystémique
Compte

Eau écosystémique

Capabilité écosystémique
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Capabilité écosystémique

About the OSS

Sahara and Sahel Observatory

The Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) is an Africa-focused international organization, founded in 1992 and based in Tunis since 2000. Its main role is to create and support partnerships to jointly address challenges related to water resource management, as well as the implementation of international agreements on land degradation, biodiversity, and climate change in Africa.

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Phone

(+216) 71 206 633

Email

boc@oss.org.tn

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News

Events and News of the Copernicea Project

2nd Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the Copernicea Project

2nd Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the Copernicea Project

3rd Regional Workshop on Planning and Validation of the CECN Platform, on the sidelines of the 6th International Symposium on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants – SIPAM

3rd Regional Workshop on Planning and Validation of the CECN Platform, on the sidelines of the 6th International Symposium on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants – SIPAM

Copernicea Regional Workshop on the Use of the Sys4ENCA Tool

Copernicea Regional Workshop on the Use of the Sys4ENCA Tool

OSS Participation in the Regional Dialogue Organized by the CBD

OSS Participation in the Regional Dialogue Organized by the CBD

5th Regional Copernicea Workshop: Sharing Best Practices in Natural Capital Ecosystem Accounting

5th Regional Copernicea Workshop: Sharing Best Practices in Natural Capital Ecosystem Accounting

Summer School for Training and Advocacy: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices from the Copernicea Project

Summer School for Training and Advocacy: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices from the Copernicea Project