When was the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species created?
What is The IUCN Red List? Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.
Is the IUCN Red List A Wake Up Call?
“The IUCN Red List is a wake-up call, reminding us that our natural world is becoming increasingly vulnerable. We know that effective conservation can yield outstanding results, saving species from extinction while securing the livelihoods of local communities.
Is the IUCN Red List available in Spanish?
Please check that you have the most recent version before starting to prepare an assessment for publication on The IUCN Red List. This document is available in English, French and Spanish. All non-English language versions prepared by IUCN are made available as soon as possible after the publication of the updated English version.
When did Bangladesh become a member of IUCN?
Red Listing in Bangladesh Bangladesh started its national chapter of the IUCN soon after its independence in 1971. The Government of Bangladesh joined IUCN as a State Member in 1972. IUCN started its operation in Bangladesh as a “liaison office” in 1989 and a fully operational Country Office in 1992.
How many species of plants and animals does India have?
India, a megadiverse country with only 2.4% of the world’s land area, accounts for 7-8% of all recorded species, including over 45,000 species of plants and 91,000 species of animals.
Which is the most endangered tree in India?
A critically endangered tree as per the IUCN Red List of threatened species, located at Kalasamala near Kundamkulam. Photo: Special Arrangement.
Where are the four biodiversity hotspots in India?
Four of 34 globally identified biodiversity hotspots: The Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the North-East, and the Nicobar Islands, can be found in India. India became a State Member of IUCN in 1969, through the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).