MISSION AND HISTORY

Studying the immense variety of life on the planet and the complex relations among living things—what we now call biodiversity—has been a fundamental activity of the American Museum of Natural History since its founding. In 1993, responding to concern among its scientists over rapid species loss and increasing environmental degradation around the world, the Museum created the interdisciplinary Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.

The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation’s mission is to mitigate critical threats to global biodiversity by:

• expanding scientific research on diverse species in critical ecosystems;


• strengthening the quality and quantity of scientific data used to inform conservation strategies and public policy;


• building professional and institutional capacity; and


• contributing to the Museum's efforts to heighten public understanding and stewardship of biodiversity.

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