➢ Open-source online application
➢ Multilingual
➢ Based on GeoServer cartographic server
➢ Developed and managed by UNEP/GRID-Geneva, hosted on University of Geneva servers
➢ Data vizualisation and query
➢ Added-value in an integrated environment (storymaps, dashboards,
metadata)
➢ Tutorial + wiki (English), regularly updated
➢ Official UN boundaries + country names implemented
Development of a Regional Monitoring Network
- Goal: To create a robust network for data collection on marine litter and plastic pollution.
- Action: Engage in individual discussions to identify data needs and sources.
Creation of an Information System
Goal: Develop an online platform that serves as a central hub for information on marine litter.
Features:
- Geospatial data
- Dashboards for data visualization
- Access to relevant documents and resources
- Updates on events and news related to marine pollution
Activities
The initial phase includes analyzing and inventorying existing programs to identify synergies, followed by consultations with countries and regional agencies to define essential data types, thereby creating a technical blueprint for the monitoring platform. Next, a framework paper will contextualize the platform within relevant standards and frameworks.
The project then moves to the development and launch of an online platform, scheduled from September 2024 to March 2025, enabling marine litter monitoring. Capacity building follows, with a workshop planned for the end of 2026 to train local partners on platform usage and tools, facilitating ownership transfer. Throughout, project administration will monitor progress, while IT maintenance will ensure data security and platform reliability. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure effective regional adoption and sustained impact.
Story Map
Story map co-developed by the Cartagena Convention Secretariat and UNEP/GRID-Geneva. This story map provides insights on key environmental issues in the Caribbean sea and wider Caribbean region, emerging threats on marine biodiversity, and possible solutions and actions to address them.
Superset graphs integration into MapX
Many types of graphs available that can be used on dashboards. To integrate Apache Superset graphs into MapX, first, configure Superset to connect to your database and create the necessary visualizations. Once the graphs are created, you can embed them into MapX by using iframe links or APIs provided by Superset. This integration allows dynamic visualizations in MapX, enhancing spatial data analysis with interactive charts. Detailed instructions can be found on MapX user guide for embedding external content.
Explanation of the Map Box
Marine litter and plastic pollution pose significant threats to marine ecosystems and have led to a seemingly unstoppable flow of plastics into the environment including out into the deep oceans. Follow this link to find out more about this Map Box.
Available Layers - Elements
This environmental dataset categorizes data layers into Marine, Waste, Pollution, Inland Water, and Trinidad and Tobago-specific insights, offering a detailed look at marine and freshwater ecosystems, pollution sources, and conservation efforts. Marine data includes zones like Marine Protected Areas, ecoregions, and boundaries (EEZ, Contiguous Zone), along with wave and nutrient measurements. Waste layers track plastic inputs from rivers, marine plastic concentrations, and surface plastics in aquatic environments. Pollution layers highlight nutrient pollution risks in river basins, while Inland Water data outlines watershed boundaries in the Caribbean. For Trinidad and Tobago, species conservation in sensitive wetlands and water quality monitoring through the Colombian REDCAM network are emphasized. Together, these layers enable a comprehensive environmental assessment of the region.
