International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Definition

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization that assesses the conservation status of species and ecosystems. It provides a framework for identifying and categorizing the level of threat faced by different species.

Related terms

Endangered Species:

Species that are at high risk of extinction in the near future.

Threatened Species:

Species that are likely to become endangered if no action is taken to protect them.

Vulnerable Species: Species that are at moderate risk of endangerment due to declining population or habitat loss.