Bird Life International (BI)
- What is it?: World’s largest nature conservation partnership, consisting of 120 national nature conservation organisations across the globe.
- Mission: BI is dedicated to the conservation of birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity.
- Aims: To work collaboratively with people to promote sustainability in the use of natural resources.
- Role as Red List Authority: BI serves as the official Red List authority for birds on behalf of the (IUCN).
World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)
- Formation: Established in 1961, WWF (formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund) is a non governmental organisation (NGO) headquartered in Gland, Switzerland.
- Mission and Focus: Aims to “stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.”
- Initiatives – Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network (TRAFFIC), Living Planet Report, Earth Hour.