Access to information
Information on biodiversity is vital for conservation. Without information on where a species lives, how rare it is and what threats it faces, it is very difficult to decide how to protect it, or indeed whether to protect it.
Exchanging information, including the results of scientific and socio-economic research, is therefore vital for the conservation and sustainability of biodiversity.
The Museum itself represents a massive repository of information on global biodiversity. Our scientists, collections, and the many books in our library are all vital resources for international as well as UK efforts to conserve biodiversity
What is the Museum doing to help?
The Museum is involved in regional and international information exchange initiatives, such as the European Natural History Specimen Information Network (ENHSIN), the Biological Collections Access Service for Europe (BioCASE) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Discover how the collections we have are being used to help developing countries better understand their own biodiversity.
Find out more about the Museum's access to information projects.