Outlines some approaches to assessment of the status of national biodiversity and the sustainability of its use, focussing mainly on developing nations. (FTP site).

Report for downloading. Study makes use of extensive spatial datasets, previously unavailable, to provide a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of biodiversity throughout the tropics. Priorities for conservation action are identified. (FTP site).

Provides a comprehensive monitoring database for storing ecological and management data, also provides tools and manuals for downloading.

The World Conservation Monitoring Centre supports policy and action for the conservation and sustainable management of biological diversity, by providing integrated information on status, trends, distribution and use.