Biodiversity Professionals

Started in 2010 for the UN’s International Year of Biodiversity, Biodiversity Professionals has more than 30,000 members as of January 2017. It is the largest international group for professionals engaged in biodiversity research, conservation, education and outreach.

You’re invited to participate!

The group welcomes anyone who has a professional interest in biodiversity including scientists, educators, students, conservationists, resource managers, policy makers and the media industry.

What we are trying to do

Our purpose: we support biodiversity professionals in their goal to prevent biodiversity loss.

Our vision: to prevent the loss of biodiversity

With 30,000-plus members from all over the world, representing all disciplines and career stages, we are a broad umbrella organization. However, our members share a singular goal: to prevent the loss of biodiversity.