seeks to design, implement, co-ordinate, and promote the compilation, linking, standardisation, digitisation and global dissemination of the world’s biodiversity data

2007 annual checklist indexing the world's known species

seeks to advance understanding of human interactions in the environment, serving the needs of science and decision making, by providing access to and enhancing the use of information worldwide

an interactive portal for information and knowledge sharing on sustainable development and poverty reduction

supports industry's efforts to develop competitive electronic innovations with high ecological, economical as well as social benefits

authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, and microbes of North America and the world

provides an international forum for biological data projects while developing and promoting the use of standards to facilitate data exchange

a collaborative, web-based network of researchers and community partners dedicated to creating knowledge and linking that knowledge to action for sustainable development, including urban and regional planning