• Biodiversity in São Tomé and Príncipe

    Biodiversity in São Tomé and Príncipe

    The source of data and information on biodiversity on the islands






    @ Bruno D. Silva/ Liqueza Téla Nón

  • A fonte de dados e informações sobre a biodiversidade nas ilhas






    @  Liqueza Téla Nón

  • A fonte de dados e informações sobre a biodiversidade nas ilhas






    @Liqueza Téla Nón

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Find out more about São Tomé and Príncipe’s biodiversity, including information, scientific data, publications, legislation and official resources.

SPECIES
1200+

Species and Ecosystems

National Database on the Fauna, Flora, Natural Habitats, and Terrestrial and Marine Ecosystems of São Tomé and Príncipe

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GEOGRAPHY
44,74%

Protected Areas

Information on nature reserves, special reserves, marine protected areas and management plans for these areas.

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SCIENCE
350+

Digital Library

Official repository containing scientific publications and technical reports on the islands’ biological heritage.

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LEGAL
40+

Environmental Legislation

Please refer to the national legal framework and the international conventions ratified by São Tomé and Príncipe.

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CDB
 

Conventions and Strategies

Access the key instruments: CBD, Nagoya Protocol, NBSAP, and the Global Biodiversity Framework.

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NEWS
 

News and Events

Keep up to date with the latest news, events, workshops and announcements on conservation in São Tomé and Príncipe.

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Natural Wealth

São Tomé and Príncipe is home to a unique biodiversity, recognised internationally for its high number of endemic species and the richness of its terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

Conventions and Strategies

São Tomé and Príncipe plays an active role in key international and national frameworks that guide the conservation and restoration of ecosystems and the sustainable use of biodiversity, contributing to the achievement of global environmental protection targets.

CDB

Convention on Biological Diversity

Nagoya Protocol

Genetic Resources  and  Fair and Equitable Benefit - Sharing 

NBSAP

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

Global Biodiversity Framework

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

News / Events

Biodiversity and Territory

The latest conservation figures for São Tomé and Príncipe.

Description

Plant Species

Butterflies

Snails

Snails

Number
1
1
1
1

Endemism
1
1
1
1

Biodiversity

Plant Species
1,200 148 Endemic
 
Butterflies
109 60 Endemic
 
Terrestrial Snails
89 28 Endemic
 
Other Fauna Groups
Herpetofauna
30 species
Reptiles
22 18 endemic
Amphibians
8 all endemic
Birds
89 28 endemic

Protected Areas

Terrestrial Territory 1.001 Km²
44,74% Protected Area
Obô Natural Park of São Tomé 252,74 Km²
Obô Natural Park of Príncipe 71,24 Km²
Special Reserves of São Tomé 123,84 Km²
Total Protected Area 447,82 Km²
Maritime Territory (EEZ) 160.000 Km²
0,059% Protected Area
São Tomé 63,20 Km²
Príncipe 29,82 Km²
Total Protected Area 93,02 Km²
0,0 59 %

From the maritime territory to the protected area.

44. 74 %

From the land area of the protected area.

160 000 km²

Maritime Territory

1 001 km²

Terrestrial Territory