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Conservation : A Research Guide

Welcome! This is a guide to finding conservation information resources, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library. Use the links below to find information on this page. Use the tabs above to explore specific topics.

Conservation Organizations & Programs

Disclaimer: This site is maintained by the SDZWA Library for the use of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance staff and volunteers. Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information, some of the resources and links may become outdated. If you have suggestions for updates or additional resources, we welcome your feedback.

Conservation Organizations & Programs

Zoos

Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Conservation Initiatives
Promote species survival and ecosystem health. Field conservation programs, reintroduction programs, initiatives, research, sustainable practices, etc.
AZA Species Survival Programs (SSPs)
Oversee management of selected species (primarily endangered/threatened) in AZA-accredited facilities. Animal Programs Search and Animal Program Handbooks (membership required for some options)
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
Conservation strategies & initiatives, breeding programs, research, education, sustainability, etc. Conservation and Sustainability Resource Centre (publications, links to online resources)

Allied Organizations

Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Strengthens and uses international law to promote environmental protection, health, justice, and sustainability. Publications, education & training
CITES -- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Regulation of global trade in endangered species and products. Appendices, species database, guidelines, publications
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG)
Global network of conservation professionals who provide expertise to zoos, governments, & wildlife organizations. Workshops, reports, training, tools. Division of the IUCN Species Survival Commission
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
United Nations convention, signed in 1993. Site provides overview & detailed information, decisions, recommendations
Information Center for the Environment (ICE), University of California, Davis
Plant & animal species inventories for the world's protected areas
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization. Publications, databases, conservation tools. Red List of Threatened Species -- up-to-date species information, maps. Summary Statistics -- conservation information categorized by taxonomic group and country. SSC Specialist Groups and Red List Authorities Directory -- species management information and contacts.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
U.S.-based environmental action group. Research reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, analyses, and publications (PDFs are free)
TRAFFIC
Wildlife trade monitoring network. Publications, proceedings, workshops, information on key species
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)
United Nations Environmental Programme and UK-based World Conservation Monitoring Centre collaboration to provide authoritative information about biodiversity and ecosystem services. Datasets, tools, maps, reports
Union of Concerned Scientists
Information and reports on climate change issues, including agriculture, deforestation, endangered species, biodiversity, sustainability
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. government agency for conservation, protection, & enhancement of wildlife & habitats. Information on endangered species, habitats, environmental issues, programs, policy
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Global environmental research organization. Publications (free PDFs), maps & data, videos
WWF International
Global environmental research and action organization. Information on climate change, biodiversity, endangered species, Earth's most special places, reducing humanity's impact, the health of our planet, illegal wildlife trade, and the Living Planet Report 2014

SDZWA Library Links

Library Home
Home page, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Catalog
SDZWA Library's online public-access catalog - SDZWA team members may request books for delivery via interoffice mail
Journals A-Z
Journals available to team members through the SDZWA Library - search contents, view library holdings, access full text
Databases
Article databases available through the SDZWA Library; journal information
Fact Sheets
Portal to the SDZWA Library's detailed, fully referenced animal fact sheets
Priority Species Information
Custom literature searches and fact sheets for current priority species — for SDZWA team members, onsite access only
SDZWA Research Publications
Peer reviewed and scientific works by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance staff.
Research Guides
Portal to the SDZWA Library's research guides: Animals, Animal Welfare, Conservation, Plants, Reference, Veterinary Medicine, Zoos & Aquariums
Contact Us
Email the SDZWA Library at library@sdzwa.org.

SDZWA Research Guides

Animals
Guide to finding animal information online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Animal Welfare
Guide to finding animal welfare, training, and enrichment information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library.
Conservation
Guide to finding conservation information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Plants
Guide to finding plant, plant conservation, and botanical garden information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Veterinary Medicine
Guide to finding veterinary and biomedical information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
Zoos & Aquariums
Guide to zoo & aquarium information, online and at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; natural history museum links