Themes and subjects

The maps and graphics in the UNEP/GRID-Arendal library cover a wide range of themes, and below are some suggested searches. It is also possible to search by geographic region/country or collection.

Biodiversity and conservation

The main activity that has produced maps, illustrations and other graphic output in the themes of biodiversity, [...]

Climate change

UNEP/GRID-Arendal has a long experience in communicating the causes and impacts of climate change and global warming [...]

Disasters and natural hazards

Natural hazards, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, avalanches, [...]

Environment and security

Graphics on issues related to security and conflict and environment and natural resources. The distribution and access to resources [...]

Freshwater

Water represents an essential resource for human society and ecosystems. Graphics on the theme of freshwater, covers a variety of aspects - [...]

Marine issues

The sea areas of the world make up more than 70% of the planet Earth, as seen from space. The marine environment represents an important part [...]

Pollution

As society has developed, so has our usage of natural and synthetic chemicals, which we have to dispose of. Starting for real with the industrial age, [...]

Poverty

Many poor people, especially in developing countries, depend on natural resources for their social and economic wellbeing. These are [...]

Urban issues

Environmental issues in urban environments are a very special category, and tend to be focused on the physical environment for the population in the [...]

Waste

Illustrations on various aspects of waste have primarily been prepared in cooperation with the Basel Convention secretariat. Graphics [...]