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The European nature information system, EUNIS, brings together European data from several databases and organisations into three interlinked modules on sites, species and habitat types. The EUNIS information system is a contribution to the knowledge base for implementing the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

Protected sites
Protected sites
Habitats
Habitats
Species
Species

The EUNIS information system provides access to the publicly available data in the EUNIS database. The information includes:

  • Data on species, habitat types and designated sites compiled in the framework of Natura 2000 (EU Habitats and Birds Directives);
  • The EUNIS habitat classification;
  • The European Red List of habitats;
  • Data from material compiled by the European Topic Centre of Biological Diversity;
  • Information on species, habitat types and designated sites mentioned in relevant international conventions and in the IUCN Red Lists;
  • Specific data collected in the framework of the EEA's reporting activities, which also constitute a core set of data to be updated periodically, e.g. Eionet priority dataflow Nationally designated areas (CDDA).

What are the purposes of the EUNIS information system?

EUNIS is a reference information system for anyone working in ecology and conservation or those with an interest in the natural world. It is also used for

  • assistance to the Natura 2000 process (EU Birds and Habitats Directives) and coordinated with the related EMERALD Network of the Bern Convention;
  • the development of indicators (EEA Core Set);
  • environmental reporting connected to EEA reporting activities.