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Productivity has also increased over vast expanses of tropical forest. Loss of productivity is primarily due to land use changes. The unit in the map is Net primary productivity (NPP). World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/africa-agriculture-2080/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/africa_climate_change_and_agriculture_full.png Projected climate change impacts for agriculture in Africa, in potential cereal output for 2080 Africa is one of the regions that will be hit the hardest by climate change, and it will likely slow down - or inhibit - the progress we have been seeing. The projected changes for possible changes in agriculture are not very clear. Please note that this map does not show existing agricultural land, actual current land use might be different. Africa http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/income-population/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/world_income_distribution_full.png World distribution of income and population, and the mismatch between them The World Bank has grouped countries based on average income. These groupings are frequently used in World Bank publications, as well as other reports on development issues. Although the vast majority of the world's population is in the lower income groups, countries such as the US, Japan and European Union member states stand for most of the economic activity. World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/income-map/ 0.2 World map of World Bank country income groups The World Bank has grouped countries based on the average income. These groupings are frequently used in World Bank publications, as well as other reports on development issues. A vast number of people in the world recently got "upgraded" - as India and China has now moved into the Middle/lower income class. http://nordpil.com/static/images/worldbank_income_groups_full.png World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/ocean-productivity/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/ocean_productivity_full.png World map of ocean productivity The World Ocean represents an integral part of the system that is planet Earth. For humanity, the resources we obtain from the sea have always been a key piece of the puzzle. The most productive sea areas, presented in this map, are those with the highest biodiversity and biomass. These are also, in most cases, the areas with the highest harvesting pressure. The unit used in this global map is the annual Net Primary Productivity (NPP). World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/resources-tree/ 0.2 Natural resources for poverty reduction, Baobab tree from barcode To alleviate poverty in developing countries, improved stewardship of natural resources can provide a way to establish sustainable livelihoods and good management of the biosphere. The resources - forests, water, minerals, fish, wildlife and others - represents natural capital that can be used to create other forms of capital. http://nordpil.com/static/images/natural_resources_for_poverty_reduction_tree_full.png http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/cryosphere/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/cryosphere_full.jpg Cryosphere, world map of ice, snow, glaciers, permafrost and ice sheets The cryosphere represents the permanently and temporarily frozen areas of the world - frozen ground in the form of permafrost, areas covered in snow, frozen lakes, rivers and oceans, glaciers and continental ice sheets. The cryosphere represents a fundamental piece of the system that is planet Earth, and changes in the cryosphere are closely monitored for indications of climate change. Data used in the map are from NSIDC, WGMS, IPA and other sources. World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/co2-trends/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/carbon_dioxide_and_temperature_historic_trends_full.png Carbon dioxide and temperature - historic trends on climate change By studying past changes in the global climate, we can increase our knowledge about changes in our current, and future, climate. On a geological time scale, the history from ice cores tells us that ice ages and warm periods are closely linked to changes in the global carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere. In our more recent history, we can see that the concentrations have increased rapidly, and indications show that temperatures are rising as well. World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/arctic-projections/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/arctic_ice_and_temperature_climate_projections_full.png By studying past changes in the global climate, we can increase our knowledge about changes in our current, and future, climate. On a geological time scale, the history from ice cores tells us that ice ages and warm periods are closely linked to changes in the global carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere. In our more recent history, we can see that the concentrations have increased rapidly, and indications show that temperatures are rising as well. Climate change, due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, has lead to increased temperatures and large scale changes in the Arctic. The Arctic sea ice is decreasing, permafrost thawing and the glaciers and ice sheets are shrinking. Data in the map are from NCAR and ACIA. Arctic http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/arctic-sea-ice/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/arctic_sea_ice_extent_full.png Arctic minimum sea ice extent, 1982 and 2008 The Arctic represents an early warning case of global changes in our climate. The extent and age of the Arctic sea ice is one of these important indicators of climate change. The Arctic summer of 2007 represented an all-time-low in terms of extent of Arctic sea ice, with a slight recovery in 2008 - presented in the above figure. The retreat of the ice is most obvious along the coast of Europe and Asia - opening up the Northern Sea Route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Data for the map were retrieved from NSIDC. Arctic http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/arctic-topography/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/arctic_topographic_map_full.jpg Arctic topographic map, with bathymetry The Arctic is the region around the Arctic Ocean and the North Pole. Characteristics of the Arctic include: low temperatures, glaciers, tundra, very few people, barren landscapes and long dark winters. Arctic http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/uarctic-networks/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/uarctic_thematic_networks_full.png University of the Arctic Thematic Networks map The University of the Arctic represents a network of more than 100 institutions around the circumpolar north. Among the activities included under this umbrella are the numerous thematic networks that connect universities, other institutes of higher education and other partners, and this is represented as an overview in this map. Arctic http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/central-asia-aral-sea-and-surrounding/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/uarctic_thematic_networks_full.png Central Asia - Aral Sea and surrounding area The Aral Sea and the surrounding area of Central Asia between the Caspian Sea and the mountain ranges of Tian Shan and the Greater Himalayas are characterized by continental dry deserts with little precipitation and great seasonal variations in temperature. The two main rivers in the area are the Amu Darya and Sur Darya rivers. Intensive irrigation and freshwater outtake have decreased the amount of water reaching the Aral Sea, which has shrunk dramatically in the past 50 years. The main diversion is the Karakum Canal in Turkmenistan, which taps water from Amu Darya. Central Asia http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/vulnerability-in-sweden/ 0.7 http://nordpil.com/static/images/sweden_climate_change_vulnerability_full.png Climate change vulnerability in Sweden Sweden’s main vulnerability to climate change relates to increased precipitation and sea-level rise, particularly as a result of extreme weather events. The main risks are coastal erosion, mudslides and flooding. Some of the areas most susceptible to these risks are investigated in the 2009/02 issue of Effekt magazine in an article featuring maps of southern Sweden (Skåne) and the cities of Malmö and Gothenburg, including the Göta Älv valley. Sweden http://nordpil.com/go/news/climate-vulnerability-maps-of-sweden-in-effekt/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/go/news/cartography-design-annual-2/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/go/news/un-report-for-cop15-graphics-and-layout-by-nordpil/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/carbon-dioxide-emissions-and-wealth/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/carbon_dioxide_emissions_and_wealth_full.png Carbon dioxide emissions and wealth The member states of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) are some of the main emitters of greenhouse gases, with the EU, USA and Canada among others. The report Catalysing change - the UNECE response to the climate countdown, prepared for the COP15 climate conference in December 2009 summaries the activities among the UNECE members to mitigate and act on climate change. The UNECE counts 56 countries as members in Europe, North America, Central Asia, Caucasus and the Middle East - these are presented in this chart together with other regions and countries for comparison. In the chart, the bubbles are sized by area to reflect the absolute emissions. The lower presents the size of the economy, in GDP per inhabitant, while the upright axis covers carbon dioxide emissions in per inhabitant. All values are for 2007 or latest available year. From the chart, one can compare the relative wealth and emissions per capita, but also study the emissions per unit of economic output—countries lower and right have access to cleaner power sources, and releases fewer tons of CO2 per US$, while countries up and left have a higher share of e.g. coal and oil for power and heat generation. World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/cartogram-over-greenhouse-gas-emissions-unece-members-and-other-countriesregions/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/greenhouse_gas_emissions_cartogram_full.png Cartogram over greenhouse gas emissions, UNECE members and other countries/regions The member states of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) are some of the main emitters of greenhouse gases, with the EU, USA and Canada among others. The report Catalysing change - the UNECE response to the climate countdown, prepared for the COP15 climate conference in December 2009 summaries the activities among the UNECE members to mitigate and act on climate change. The UNECE counts 56 countries as members in Europe, North America, Central Asia, Caucasus and the Middle East. World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/unece-and-climate-change-report-cover/ 0.2 http://nordpil.com/static/images/unece_and_climate_change_report_cover_full.png UNECE and climate change, report cover The member states of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) are some of the main emitters of greenhouse gases, with the EU, USA and Canada among others. The report Catalysing change - the UNECE response to the climate countdown, prepared for the COP15 climate conference in December 2009 summaries the activities among the UNECE members to mitigate and act on climate change. The UNECE counts 56 countries as members in Europe, North America, Central Asia, Caucasus and the Middle East. 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This map presents the breeding areas and migratory routes of six recognized subspecies of the red knot. All breeding areas (dark purple shading) are in the high Arctic, where adult individuals spend the summer. After their long-distance migrations, they spend the rest of the year mainly in coastal areas (red dots, scaled to approximate population size). World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/greening-in-the-arctic/ 0.8 http://nordpil.com/static/images/arctic_greening_full.png Greening in the Arctic Comparisons of aerial photographs over time indicate that Arctic vegetation has undergone significant shifts in recent decades and that these shifts might comprise an increasing trend. Satellite monitoring provides a region-wide measure of these changes. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is an index of productivity, allowing trends to be examined and related to changes observed on the ground. This index shows that, since the 1980s, changes including increases in shrub cover have occurred. This map presents trends in productivity from a 1982–2005 time series of NDVI data. Significant positive trends, shown as green, indicate an increase in both productivity and growing season. Negative trends, shown as red on the map, represent forested areas not recently disturbed by fire that show a decline in productivity. Arctic http://nordpil.com/go/news/posters-on-hazardous-waste/ 0.1 http://nordpil.com/go/news/arctic-biodiversity-trends/ 0.3 http://nordpil.com/go/news/globalis-new-maps/ 0.3 http://nordpil.com/go/news/uganda-biofuels/ 0.3 http://nordpil.com/go/news/dniester-rbd-map/ 0.3 http://nordpil.com/go/news/siwi-maps/ 0.3 http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/population-density/ 0.8 http://nordpil.com/static/images/web/population_density.png Population Density Population distribution and changes in population are one of the most important driving forces for global change. The number of inhabitants on our planet has rapidly increased in the last 100 years, and continues to rise. Population distribution is highly uneven, and population density is highest primarily in coastal areas in the temperate and tropical zone. World http://nordpil.com/go/portfolio/mapsgraphics/precipitation-2050/ 0.8 http://nordpil.com/static/images/web/precipitation_2050.png Precipitation in 2050, under scenario SRES A2 Precipitation is projected to move further towards the extremes in the models for the IPCC 4th Assessment. Drier areas are becoming drier, while other areas are becoming wetter. This map presents the multi-model average prepared as CMIP3, and the result for the SRES A2 scenario for the middle of this century. This scenario is characterized by a divided world with an increasing population and slow mitigation against climate change. 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