On 3 march every year, people across the world gather to celebrate and raise awareness of the worlds wild flora and fauna. The iucn red list of threatened species contains global assessments for 112,432. Threatened species classification threatened species are any species which are vulnerable to extinction in the near future. Bioversity international and the international center for tropical agriculture ciat have joined forces to deliver researchbased solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve peoples lives. Again as a cbdcop the country is bound to adopt the ecosystem approach to conserve biodiversity.
The concept of the red data book, registers of wildlife assigned categories of threat, is generally credited to sir peter scott when he became chair of the then iucn survival service commission in 1963, with the. The red data book rdb, in particular, is a good source of information on singapores natural heritage. In time to come, all the information contained in the red data book will be available online. The iucn red list is a key indicator for the sdgs and aichi targets.
Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and biodiversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. This volume is continually updated and is issued by the international union for. Bioversity international is a cgiar research centre. International union for conservation of nature and. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The iucn red list of threatened species contains global assessments for 112,432 species. Species publications birdlife data zone birdlife international.
The organization is best known for compiling and publishing the iucn red list, which assesses the conservation. Such an approach is presented by the national strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity hereinafter referred to as the national strategy, along with the action. Iucn red list of endangered species environment the. Red lists are published on an irregular basis, as datasets and the necessary national expertise for taxonomic groups become available. Red data book overview, advantages and its disadvantages. Initially, only a few selected species were included in red lists and red data books based on recommendations by scientific experts. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a. Measuring global trends in the status of biodiversity. Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Manishika jain explains the iucn and red data list.
International union for conservation of nature wikipedia. Iucn is the worlds most detailed inventory centre of the global conservation status of biological species. By the 1970s, red list categories were developed to 3 south african legislation nembacontains a list of threatened or protected speciesthat are protected by national legislation. Species judged as threatened are listed by various agencies as well as by some private organizations. This is an integral part of biodiversity and very important to understand. By 2019, 96,500 species had been assessed by using the iucn red list categories and criteria. Approaches to conservation of plants ex situ conservation indeed, great things are already being achieved by countless individuals and national and international agencies and institutions flint, 1991. Maintenance of national red data book that includes rare and endangered species of wild. Hence, it is also called as the russian red data book. Iucn and red data list knowing about biodiversity youtube. It serves as an invaluable reference source not only for students and researchers but also for policy makers to aid them in the drafting of biodiversity conservation plans. We show, using data from birds, how the limitations can be overcome, and we present for the first time red list indices rlis that are robust, temporally sensitive, representative, and comprehensive.
Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. Ball3 editors 1 lepidopterists society of africa 2 school of environmental sciences and development, private bag x6001, north west university, potchefstroom, 2520 3 department of conservation ecology and entomology and centre for agricultural. Red list of vascular plants of tajikistan the core area. Nparks has produced a number of publications on biodiversity in singapore. The red data books published by the international union. These provide unique baseline data on the rate of loss of biodiversity against which progress towards meeting the cbd 2010 target can be judged. Red data book it is a document established by iucn in the year 1964 for. Iucn red list for ecosystemsa future tool to promote. The countrys diverse physical features and climatic conditions have resulted in a variety of ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, desert, coastal. It is also used alongside the guidelines for application. International union for conservation of nature treats threatened species not as a single category, but as a group of three categories. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity. The production of red lists is an action under our national biodiversity plans. Other than scientists, general people with a basic environmental knowledge are also well acquainted with this list.
African invertebrates in the international year of. It provides a globally accepted standard with which to measure the conservation status of species over time. Sanbi biodiversity series south african red data book. Report of red data book iucn red lists jagran josh. The institution, later in 1972 went on to publish the red data book, after extensive worldwide study of 4 years on plants and animals. The list was developed under the international union for the conservation of nature iucn, which is the worlds oldest and largest conservation network 1. Cgiar is a global research partnership for a foodsecure future.
The spatial data provided below are for comprehensively assessed taxonomic groups and selected freshwater groups. The requirement for the conservation and sustainable use of. We will be dealing more with red data list and teh endangered. I am sanguine that the updated red list of bangladesh will concurrently help the government of bangladesh towards achieving the aichi biodiversity targets, the sustainable development goals sdgs and the vision 2021. Iucn is a globally important organisation for the conservation of nature and its resources. Red data book or red list is a catalogue of taxa that are facing the risk of extinction. Red list data allows detailed analysis of biodiversity at various scales across the globe. The iucn red list of threatened species, introduced in 1994, is an online resource listing species and including information on their distribution and conservation status.
The singapore red data book contains indepth information of all threatened flora and fauna species in singapore. Red data book was published, we should not simply wring our hands. International union for conservation of natures red data book or commonly, iucn red list of threatened species is widely used by conservation biologists worldwide as a powerful scientific tool for research. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a powerful tool to inform and catalyse action for biodiversity conservation and policy change critical to. The red list tells us which species are most in danger and which to conserve first. Red data book and iucn biodiversity and conservation. Birdwatch ireland and the rspb ni have produced a list of birds of conservation concern bocci in ireland. Bioversity international about us overview of who we are. For most conservationists, the red list evokes all four of these feelings, perhaps all at once. Rbse class 10 science chapter 19 biodiversity and its. Red data book overview, advantages and its disadvantages byjus. First published in 1994, it is an indispensable source of reference for conservation plans and efforts of various governmental and nongovernmental organisations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
International efforts international union for conservation of nature was founded in 1968, under the auspices of the united nations. Iucns best known publication, the red data book on the conservation status of species, was first published in 1964. Currently, the international union for conservation of nature maintains the red data book. The red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
International union for conservation of nature iucn is an international organization ngo working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The first red data book was published in 1963 under the leadership of sir. The international red list is generated by the iucn, but each country is also encouraged to develop their own list. It is important to note that some species such as those listed as data. Since then it has been used as the standard for global red list assessments published on the iucn red list of threatened speciestm. This scientifically evaluated list allows sophisticated biodiversity analyses, which will contribute to scientific discovery and to political policies related to conservation. Finally, i wish that the red list of bangladesh would go a long way in protecting the biodiversity of the country. The united nations declared 2010 to be the international year of biodiversity to celebrate biodiversity, increase understanding about how biodiversity is critical for sustaining life on earth, and to highlight the ongoing and increasing loss of biodiversity. The red data books published by the international union for conservation of nature and natural resources iucn contain lists of 1. According to the polish red data book of animals 2001, the list of dying out or endangered. Iucn began to play a part in the development of international treaties and conventions, starting with the african convention on the conservation of nature and natural resources. This is an integral part of biodiversity and very important to.
Singapore red list of threatened plants and animals. It is also a powerful tool for persuading governments to protect threatened species, and for most of the plant and animal species worldwide, it is vital. Life on land the iucn red list index is used by the convention on biological diversity cbd to monitor progress towards achieving the aichi targets. This report summarizes the results for a key group of mediterranean biodiversity. From films and exhibitions to nature walks and face paining, heres a look back at the diverse ways the birdlife partnership marked the day across africa. United nations cbd data from the iucn red list are used as indicators for the united nations sustainable development goals, particularly goal 15.
It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. The iucn red list brings into focus the ongoing decline of earths biodiversity and the influence humans have on life on the planet. Effectiveness of he iucn red list of threatened species application on a regional scale. Photos and videos books related publications tools red list training.
Programme a guide to red lists and their use in conservation. Red list data can be, and are being, used to guide management of natural resources at multiple scales, including at individual sites e. More than 78% of these 88,500 species have spatial data. Agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, pollution, and sanitation are the key. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivatives 4. Index to be widely used as an effective biodiversity indicator. Red data book and iucn biodiversity and conservation class 12. The usefulness of the iucn red list as an indicator of trends in the status of biodiversity e. Proceedings of the international conference biodiversity, science and. The kerala state biodiversity board ksbb will develop a statewide biodiversity status report and a red data book of threatened species in the state during 201920, governor p.
The red data book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local subspecies that exist within the territory of. Could you kindly make video guiding us with a list of standard books for the. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education. The book was based on research conducted between 1961 and 1964 by biologists in russia. The iucn international union for conservation of nature red lists are the bearers of genetic diversity and the building blocks of ecosystems, and information. Help us make the iucn red list a more complete barometer of life. Ten species with improved numbers in iucn red list unveiled amid call for more biodiversity focus at cop25 published. It is a looseleaf volume of information on the status of many kinds of species. Produces scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard.
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