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That\u2019s why we classify and map ecosystems.\u201d The map\u2014which is available in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World and as an <a href=\"https:\/\/rmgsc.cr.usgs.gov\/wtee\/wtee.shtml\">explorer tool<\/a>\u2014can be used for conservation planning, analyzing ecosystem health and resilience, formulating how to make progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and more.\r\n<h2>Esri Named Leader in Understanding Climate Risk<\/h2>\r\nIndependent research firm Forrester recognized Esri as a leader in offering advanced data processing and visualization to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/climate-action\/overview\">help decision-makers tackle climate risks<\/a> in its report, <em>The Forrester New Wave: Climate Risk Analytics, Q4 2022<\/em>. Esri received a differentiated rating\u2014the highest score possible\u2014in 9 out of 10 criteria, including advanced data processing, visualization, and threat modeling. 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