IUCN
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | International Union for Conservation of Nature |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature, an international organization abbreviation.
Membership union of governments and nongovernmental organizations that assesses the conservation status of species and ecosystems and publishes the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Example: The IUCN Red List moved the frog from vulnerable to critically endangered.
Usage notes
Founded in 1948, it has more than 1,000 member organizations and draws on thousands of volunteer scientists in its commissions. Red List categories range from Least Concern to Extinct. It holds observer status at the UN General Assembly and advises UNESCO on natural World Heritage sites.
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