"We will not save biodiversity with a data restricting license; we will only save it by putting information about it to use.” Michael Tiemann, Vice President, Redhat Inc.
Draft Resolution for consideration at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2008
Draft Recommendation for consideration at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2008
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The Conservation Knowledge Commons - draft paper here.
Draft Resolution for consideration at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2008
Draft Recommendation for consideration at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2008
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The Conservation Knowledge Commons - draft paper here.
The Conservation Commons is the expression of a cooperative effort of non-governmental organizations, international and multi-lateral organizations, governments, academia, and the private sector, to improve open access to and unrestricted use of, data, information and knowledge related to the conservation of biodiversity with the belief that this will contribute to improving conservation outcomes. At its simplest, it encourages organizations and individuals alike to ensure open access to data, information, expertise and knowledge related to the conservation of biodiversity.
THE PRINCIPLES
The Conservation Commons is characterized by an underlying set of Principles supporting open access to, and in particular the fair use of, data and information related to the conservation of biodiversity.
Individuals, associations, organizations, governments, and other bodies are encouraged to consider and formally endorse these Principles.
Individuals, associations, organizations, governments, and other bodies are encouraged to consider and formally endorse these Principles.
COMBINED SEARCH ENGINE
The Conservation Commons Combined Search will search across the websites and databases of ConserveOnline and the Conservation Commons Partners:
Last update : 2008-05-06 14:49:52