Since 2001, the categories and criteria of the iucn red list of threatened species a standard for the evaluation of extinction risk have guided assessments, now for 82,845 species. Life on land the iucn red list index is used by the convention on biological diversity cbd to monitor progress towards achieving the aichi targets. Birdlife international is the worlds largest nature conservation partnership. The international union for conservation of nature iucn is the worlds main authority on the conservation status of species. Singapore biodiversity information resources and research. Not evaluated means that the species has not been evaluated against the criteria of the iucn. Available data are not yetsufficient for estimating urbanrural indices of humandevelopment neither at national nor at governoratelevel, but a number of available subhdi indicatorsare revealing as regards the urbanrural human developmentimbalance in egypt,even though urbanruralgaps have been narrowing during the period 19902002. Iucn red list or red data list or red book the iucn red list of threatened species, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Aug 10, 2016 since 2001, the categories and criteria of the iucn red list of threatened species a standard for the evaluation of extinction risk have guided assessments, now for 82,845 species. Summaries of the numbers of species in each category for the current version of the iucn red list are provided here. World disasters report international federation of red. It is also used alongside the guidelines for application. Not evaluated iucn red list schaapmans wildlife spotting. Only of a small section of all animals have been assessedent whether they are threatened or not.
Over the last decade, the iucn red list categories and criteria have been used to. A large number of species previously listed as vulnerable are now endangered and a high percentage of this group is now critically endangered. It uses a set of quantitative criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species. Iucn red list data are used for a variety of purposes. Red data book overview, advantages and its disadvantages.
It includes endangered, vulnerable, rare, extinct etc. Iucn red list india red data list red book part1 pmf ias. Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. It publishes red data book which contains a list of threatened species vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered. More species became endangered in viet nam, says the red data.
These criteria are relevant to most species and all regions of the world. Iucn updates red list ias abhiyan ii ias upsc exam preparation. Extinct the last individual in the species has died. Chapter 8 multiple choice question 14 part a the iucns red. According to their website,the iucn red list categories are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction. Wildlife photos of animals with not evaluated conservation status on the iucn red list for endangered species. International union for conservation of nature and natural resources. The iucn said the highlyspecialized monitor lizard is threatened by habitat loss and humans, who hunt it for food. Since then it has been used as the standard for global red list assessments published on the iucn red list of threatened speciestm. Use and misuse of the iucn red list criteria in projecting. Programme and is also the listing authority for birds on the iucn red list and through its partnership, works closely with the iucn ssc specialist groups in this capacity.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. New to the list, the panay monitor lizard varanus mabitang entered as endangered. More species became endangered in viet nam, says the red. Pdf using the iucn red list to determine effective.
The iucn red list of threatened species iucn 2004 is widely regarded as the most. From 19921996, the most severe threatened status for species in viet nam, according to the red data book, was endangered. The iucn maintains a red data book which contains a record of animals which are known to be in danger. It helps to create awareness about the various species. United nations cbd data from the iucn red list are used as indicators for the united nations sustainable development goals, particularly goal 15. First published in 1994, it is an indispensable source of reference for conservation plans and efforts of various governmental and nongovernmental organisations. Using the iucn red list to determine effective conservation strategies article pdf available in biodiversity and conservation 2012. The iucn red list is a key indicator for the sdgs and aichi targets. The iucn s red list is an updated list of species facing unusually high risk of exinction changes in habitat have tremendous effects on the organisms that depend on them. Threatened species classification threatened species are any species which are vulnerable to extinction in the near future. What are the red list categories and what is it for. A contribution to the global environment monitoring system gems. Blackwell science, 1990 isbn 0632024941 nomenclature of inorganic chemistry ii. The mapping standards and data quality for iucn red list spatial data is a guidance document explaining the required standards to follow when preparing distribution maps for publication on the iucn red list of threatened species.
The iucn red list of threatened species is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. Dec 01, 2011 the iucn red list records 491 reptile species as extinct or threatened with extinction. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. Reread the section called benefits of biodiversity. So, most animals are not evaluated at all or there is just not enough data data deficient to. Iucn red book officials forced scientific standards on polar. Iucn red book officials forced scientific standards on. Red data book it is a document established by iucn in the year 1964 for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi.
The iucn red list is compiled and produced by the iucn species programme based on contributions from a network of thousands of scienti. International agreements use iucn red list data to guide decision making and as an indicator of the status of nature. World disasters report international federation of red cross and. The international union for conservation of nature iucn on monday released an updated red list classifying the different species. The red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
The red data book rdb, in particular, is a good source of information on singapores natural heritage. The royal society of chemistry, 2001 isbn 0854044876. Using the iucn red list to determine effective conservation. The book revealed an alarming picture of viet nams fauna and flora richness. The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, do not imply the expression of. A series of regional red lists are produced by countries or. For over 20 years, birdlife has published information on globally threatened bird species in regional red data books. Iucn updates red list ias abhiyan ii ias upsc exam. The iucn red list records 491 reptile species as extinct or threatened with extinction. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a.
Working group rawg for the initial development of the guidelines for application of iucn red list criteria at regional levels. These include members of the iucn species survival commission specialist. Nparks has produced a number of publications on biodiversity in singapore. European rabbits were introduced into australia and quickly spread, reproduced, and became a terrible pest. All structured data from the main, property, lexeme, and entityschema namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Nomenclature of inorganic chemistry recommendations 1990 leigh, g. The iucn invertebrate red data book iucn library system. The iucn red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1963, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Pages in category iucn red list data deficient species the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 5,539 total. Prepared with the financial assistance of wwf and unep. The international federation of red cross and red crescent societies ifrc is the worlds largest volunteerbased humanitarian network. Together with our 189 member national red cross and red.
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