Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility - Canada
www.scib.gc.ca
As a member of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), Canada is exploring new ways to improve the organization, exchange, correlation, and availability of primary data on biological species of interest to Canadians. By enhancing access to these data, CBIF provides a valuable resource that supports a wide range of social and economic decisions including efforts to conserve our biodiversity in healthy ecosystems, use our biological resources in sustainable ways, and monitor and control pests and diseases.
Subject(s): Clearing-House Mechanism
National Clearing-House Mechanism - Costa Rica - Costa Rica
www.inbio.ac.cr
The Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (INBio) is a scientific institution with social orientation. It is non-profit and for the public good. Its mission is to promote a new awareness of the value of biodiversity, and thereby achieve its conservation and use to improve the quality of life.
Subject(s): Clearing-House Mechanism; Communication, Education and Public Awareness; Biodiversity for Development; Endangered Species; Global Taxonomy Initiative
