a large collaborative effort representing the most extensive study of the state of the world’s ecosystems, analyzing the capacity of ecosystems to provide goods and services important for human development

provides information, including interactive maps, for policy and action to conserve the living world; with programs concentrating on species, forests, protected areas, marine, mountains and freshwaters, and habitats affected by climate change

seeks to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable

a programme established to respond to needs recognized by the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, including information gathering and dissemination

biodiversity stakeholders including governments, organizations, private sector, local communities, consumers, etc. interested in scientific advice on biodiversity and working towards improved international biodiversity conservation policy-making

funds conservation activities in the World's "biodiveristy hotspots", a joint initiative of Conservation International, the Global Environment Facility and the World Bank

promotes national and international action for the effective conservation, sustainable management and efficient utilization of forest and related resources as an integral element of land use systems

seeks to improve forest conservation and management on the ground by linking policy with practice, emphasizing maintainence and restoration of forest ecosystems

the ITTO facilitates discussion, consultation and international co-operation on issues relating to the international trade and utilization of tropical timber and the sustainable management of its resource base.