What is GBIF ? - Extranet
What is GBIF ? - Extranet
What is GBIF ? - Extranet
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Why was <strong>GBIF</strong> establ<strong>is</strong>hed ?• To make primary scientific data aboutbiodiversity openly and freely accessible toeveryone, no matter where in the world theylive.• Calls from governments, industry and the publicfor scientific biodiversity information areincreasing steadily.• Basic biodiversity information <strong>is</strong> needed forenvironmental dec<strong>is</strong>ion-making, scientificinquiry, and economic development.Global Biodiversity Information Facility