Links - European & Global Biodiversity

Countdown 2010

http://www.countdown2010.net/

World Wildlife Fund

WWF conserves endangered species, protects threatened habitats and addresses global threats. We find long-term solutions that benefit both people and nature.

UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF)

http://www.ukotcf.org/

The UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF) exists to promote the coordinated conservation of the diverse and increasingly threatened plant and animal species and natural habitats of the UK Territories Overseas. It aims to do this by providing assistance in the form of expertise, information and liaison between non-governmental organisations and governments, both in the UK and in the Territories themselves.

Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force

http://www.open.ac.uk/daptf/index.htm

The Mission of the DAPTF is to determine the nature, extent and causes of declines of amphibians throughout the world, and to promote means by which declines can be halted or reversed

Fauna & Flora International (FFI)

http://www.fauna-flora.org/

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world's longest established international conservation body, founded over 100 years ago. Renowned for its science-based approach, FFI has pioneered sustainable conservation work that tackles problems holistically, providing solutions that simultaneously help wildlife, humans and the environment. FFI acts to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, are based on sound science and take account of human needs.

Plantlife

http://www.plantlife.org.uk/international/index-international.html

Plantlife was established in 1989, following a meeting in London between conservationists and botanists who felt that not enough was being done to conserve wild plants and their habitats. Thirteen years later, Plantlife International was one of the organisations that developed the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. The strategy now underpins all our activities. Plantlife International’s activities across the globe concentrate on four focal areas, Important Plant Areas, Medicinal Plants and Livelihoods, Policies and Strategies and Planta Europa Secretariat.

The Shark Trust

http://www.sharktrust.org/

The Shark Trust promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. The Shark Trust is the UK member of the European Elasmobranch Association. As such, it collaborates with other national member bodies to achieve their aims in British, European and international waters. The Trust aims to join forces with other groups concerned with shark, skate and ray conservation issues. These include commercial fisherman, recreational sea anglers, divers, yachtsmen, and all those who want to ensure the future survival of these fascinating but threatened animals.

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

http://www.wdcs.org.uk/

WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, is the world's most active charity (Registered No. 1014705) dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (also known as cetaceans). Established in 1987, WDCS is staffed by over 70 people, along with many volunteers, located in its office in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Germany, the UK and the US Over the past decade, WDCS has funded over 80 field projects in 40 countries, spanning six continents. In 2006 alone, WDCS is supporting over 30 projects worldwide.

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

http://www.zsl.org/

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. Our scientists in the laboratory and the field, animal management teams at both zoos and our veterinarians contribute wide-ranging skills and experience to both practical conservation and to the scientific research that underpins this work.

Local Action for Biodiversity Project

http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=lab

The Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) Project is a global urban biodiversity initiative recently launched by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, which was initiated by the City of Cape Town. The Project forms the first step in a broader ICLEI Biodiversity Programme. LAB aims to profile and promote the importance of urban biodiversity through coordinating the sharing of experiences, successes and challenges from a diverse group of participant cities from around the world

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