The target area for the ESRAM assessment is the land- and seascape comprising Nggela Islands, Russell Islands and Savo Island. This is largely due to the very high biodiversity values of their terrestrial and marine areas. The marine areas are also critically important for tourism activities, while the terrestrial lands are subject to intense land use pressures, land degradation and the impacts of climate change. The ESRAM assessment will serve as a robust planning information base and mapping tool providing knowledge on the vulnerability and resilience of ecosystems, populations, and the economy to existing and future threats, including the expected impacts of climate change. The assessment will also serve as a planning and decision-making tool for the numerous stakeholders involved (e.g. government, provinces, communities, private sector, civil society etc.).
