IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN contributes to the maintenance of a series of conservation databases.
www.ecolex.org
www.iucnredlist.org
www.wdpa.org

IUCN has developed a wealth of tools to support conservation action.  These tools are all available and, for some, in multiple languages.  If you are looking for a "how to" guide to help you tackle a conservation challenge, check out this list.

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Visit the Red List

IUCN promotes open access to conservation information. A selection of resources are available.
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IUCN is a science-based biodiversity conservation organization that is proud to support the work of scientists in our Members, Commissions and Secretariat.  Here we highlight the peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the thematic areas of IUCN's Programme that have been submitted to us by those scientists.  Lessons learned from research such as that outlined in these papers are important means by which we improve the effectiveness of IUCN's work.
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