Appendix A
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Selected Sources of Information
Searchable databases provide a convenient way to find information on species, places, and topics. With the help of citizen scientists, these databases are rapidly expanding. Below are a few online databases that are free to use. Many also allow users to contribute their own data.
Biodiversity A-Z
᛫ http://www.biodiversitya-z.org
᛫ A thesaurus for biodiversity terminology.
Conservation Training
᛫ https://www.conservationtraining.org
᛫ Free conservation-based training materials, provided by TNC.
Copenhagen databases of African vertebrates
᛫ https://macroecology.ku.dk/resources/african-vertebrates
᛫ Distribution maps for Africa’s mammals, birds, snakes, and amphibians.
eBird
᛫ Citizen science platform for the global birding community.
Encyclopaedia of Life
᛫ Developing resource documenting the biology of all species known to science.
Evidensia
᛫ Comprehensive information on sustainability standards.
Global Biodiversity Information Facility
᛫ Free and open access to biodiversity data.
Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (GRIIS)
᛫ Information about invasive species.
iNaturalist
᛫ A citizen science project that collects distribution data on all species.
Learning for Nature
᛫ https://learningfornature.org
᛫ e-Learning resource by the UNDP.
Mongabay
᛫ A leading environmental news source.
Movebank
᛫ A free online database for animal tracking data
Protected Planet
᛫ https://www.protectedplanet.net
᛫ Comprehensive global spatial dataset on protected areas.
PADD tracker
᛫ Monitors protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement.
Species+
᛫ Provides information on species covered by multilateral environmental agreements.
Vital Signs
᛫ Collects and integrates data on agriculture, ecosystems, and human well-being.

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