GBIF

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Provides open access to global biodiversity data (species occurrences and related records), enabling search, download and standardized publishing for research, conservation and policy.

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GBIF — the Global Biodiversity Information Facility — is an international open data infrastructure, funded by governments. It allows anyone, anywhere to access data about all types of life on Earth, shared across national boundaries via the Internet. By encouraging and helping institutions to publish data according to common standards, GBIF enables research not possible before, and informs better decisions to conserve and sustainably use the biological resources of the planet. GBIF operates through a network of nodes, coordinating the biodiversity information facilities of Participant countries and organizations, collaborating with each other and the Secretariat to share skills, experiences and technical capacity.

GBIF is a global platform that facilitates access to biodiversity data from multiple sources, supporting research, conservation, and policy-making. It provides standardized tools and protocols for the mobilization, sharing, and publishing of species occurrence records and related information, helping users explore biodiversity patterns across the world.

Key features of GBIF include an extensive, searchable database covering a wide range of taxa, from microorganisms to plants and animals. The platform supports data integration and interoperability through widely accepted standards, such as the Darwin Core metadata standard. GBIF also offers resources like citation tracking for biodiversity datasets to support academic research and data reuse. The infrastructure enables institutions, researchers, and citizen scientists to contribute and access high-quality biodiversity information, promoting data-driven decision-making for biodiversity conservation and management.

By making biodiversity data openly accessible, GBIF addresses gaps in knowledge about species distribution and status, helping to monitor ecosystem health and support global frameworks for biodiversity protection. Its comprehensive coverage and technical tools aim to enhance capacity building and collaboration among institutions worldwide, fostering sustainable data sharing and use in biodiversity science and policy.

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Website: gbif.org

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