Founded by IUCN - The World Conservation Union, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), over 20 years ago, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre is now an independent organisation which has become the world's principle source of information on the living planet.

WCMC's philosophy is simple. Our world renowned, dedicated teams of experts are totally committed to providing unique, unbiased and factual information which is freely available to everyone, educating the uninformed and allowing other conservation groups, governments, industry and commerce around the globe to make fundamental decisions on issues which affect us all.

Why we need your help
Since 1970 a third of the natural world has been destroyed by human activity.

• The health of freshwater ecosystems almost everywhere is in decline.
• The annual loss of the world's forest cover is equivalent to an area the size of Norway.
  
• Coral reefs are home to more than a quarter of marine fish species, yet nearly 60% are threatened.
  
• 90% of mountain forests have been lost from the Andes.
  
• Global carbon dioxide emissions have doubled in twenty years.

This period of history has become the most destructive for the natural world since the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Your support will help us in our continuous efforts to improve the delivery of critical information as well as develop and implement essential leading-edge technology systems worldwide - which will help to shape and improve our living planet for decades to come.

Together, we really can make a difference.

How you can help
WCMC is a non-profit making organisation and as a UK registered charity (number: 328044) your financial contributions are tax deductible. Donating could not be easier.

By cheque: Cheques should be crossed and made payable to the World Conservation Monitoring Centre/ISC and sent directly to us at:
Information Services
The World Conservation Monitoring Centre
219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DL, UK

Please contact the Information Office for details of payment by Direct Debit at info@wcmc.org.uk