The IUCN Red List

The IUCN Red List is a global database that assesses the conservation status of plant and animal species. It determines how threatened each species is with extinction, using categories like Least Concern, Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered. This helps scientists, conservationists, and policymakers understand which species need urgent protection. The Red List is essential for guiding conservation efforts and raising awareness about biodiversity loss, aiming to prevent species from disappearing and to maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.