Image used in hero section:Shore plover. Photo credit: Steve Attwood.

AZE protection is included in the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) of 19 Parties to the CBD. See below for a map of those countries and a link to view all NBSAPs.

Countries with NBSAPs
Map of countries that have included AZE protection in their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)

Several countries have identified national AZE sites based on national-level lists of endangered species, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Brazil.

Countries also use AZE sites to determine national conservation priorities. [Brazilian decree and China fit well here, but neither are ready]

Be a force for zero extinction

Policy Makers

Include AZE sites within your national government conservation strategies

Government resources

Research Scientists

Help conservation efforts through submitting site updates and nomination

Science resources

Conservation organizations

Protect sites independently or in collaboration with other organizations

Conservation resources

Individual contributors

Give your support to individual AZE partner organizations around the world

Contribution options

Bale Mountains. Photo: stefancek