The KBA criteria focus on populations of species and their habitats or ecosystems. πΏ
π‘Each ecosystem is defined by the unique collection of species it sustains. Conserving these ecosystems helps to ensure the simultaneous survival of many species.
π www.keybiodiversityareas.org/contribute-y...
β‘οΈOver the last decade, weβve been working π to ensure the most important sites for nature are identified and effectively conserved.
πΏBecome a biodiversity hero and support our work to ensure all countries have a chance to pinpoint their KBAs.
π bit.ly/KBAdonate
New update of the World Database of KBAs (WDKBA)! π’
π’ 16,601 KBAs (including 19 new and 27 reassessed)
π’ 14 countries conducted assessments and/or reassessments of their sites
π’ 86 qualifying species β most of them new to the WDKBA!
Discover moreπ wdkba.keybiodiversityareas.org
Identifying KBAs requires a global perspective on conservation.π
While some countries protect rare species within their borders, the KBA criteria identifies and assesses the most important populations of a species worldwide.
Discover more π www.keybiodiversityareas.org/contribute-y...
If you have used the KBA Standard or are broadly familiar with it, we want to know your opinion! π»
π‘Your answers will help us make any needed revisions to the KBA Standard and confirm whether itβs fit for purpose.
Answer the survey here: β‘οΈ form.jotform.com/260437294538...
π‘KBAs are identified using a scientifically rigorous and globally agreed set of criteria that provide a clear, transparent, and consistent standard to pinpoint sites that are crucial for the long-term survival of biodiversity.π
πwww.keybiodiversityareas.org/about-kbas/why-kbas-matt...
This #WorldFrogDay, we want to highlight the amazing work our partners are doing to deliver effective conservation actions to mitigate and prevent amphibian declines worldwide. πΈπ
π‘ π’ New free online course: Using KBAs to Improve Implementation of the KMGBF
β‘οΈ Learn how integrating KBAs into national planning can help countries deliver on six priority GBF targets and much more!
Read more: bit.ly/4s7J3oo
Enrol here: bit.ly/47b3oR2
Available at @undp.org Nature for Life Hub
From February 24-27, Cameroon hosted a national KBA training workshop β a stepping stone to update its KBA Network. π Throughout the four-day workshop, 35 participants learned about the KBA criteria and process.
Discover more: www.keybiodiversityareas.org/post/cameroo...
This #WorldWildlifeDayπ¦π’we celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our planet!
This yearβs theme, "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage & Livelihoodsβ, reminds us how essential plants are for biodiversity, supporting communities and wildlife alike.πΏ
#WWD2026
πA decade after IUCN launched the Global Standard for #KBAs, a new paper led by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social takes stock of progress.
π16,596 KBAs
π±22.1 million kmΒ²
π¦18,365 trigger species
Discover more π onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
π’ Exciting new publication! π°
βExtent, characteristics and policy applications of Key Biodiversity Areasβ reviews the first decade of the global standard for identifying Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs): a single, science-based way to identify the places that matter most for life on Earth. ππ³
Companies can access KBA data through the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT). This powerful tool combines information from three key π biodiversity datasets: the World Database of #KBAs, the @protectedplanet.bsky.social database, and the IUCN Red List.
π» www.ibat-alliance.org
πΏThe KBA Community is a vibrant network working to amplify the voices and efforts of individuals and organisations dedicated to the development and implementation of the KBA Programme at the local level.
Join our community today: π community.keybiodiversityareas.org/signup
Women everywhere are making incredible contributions to ensure KBAs are identified, conserved and information about them available for decision-making.
Meet some of the great scientists and researchers working closely with KBAs: www.keybiodiversityareas.org/post/biodive...
#EveryVoiceInScience
π‘Tools for private sector biodiversity disclosure should integrate species-level data with ecosystem insights, backed by continuous financial and technical support.
A new study evaluates 200+ tools empowering private sector disclosures.
Read moreπ bit.ly/3XUSXMk
Did you know? Key Biodiversity Areas #KBAs protect irreplaceable sites for threatened speciesβlike spider monkeys in Andean forests or vaquitas in Gulf waters. They hold globally significant populations we can't lose!
On #ReverseTheRedDay, commit to KBAs to reverse biodiversity loss! ππ¦
Key Biodiversity Areas are a powerful tool to prioritise conservation where itβs most needed! π³
π‘#KBAs guide conservation planning, minimise biodiversity loss, and help the financial sector avoid impacting fragile natural areas.
πDiscover more: www.keybiodiversityareas.org
π‘The identification of inland water and wetland areas of particular importance for biodiversity underpins the success of both Target 3 (the 30x30 target) of the KMGBF and the objectives of the @ramsar.org.
πwww.keybiodiversityareas.org/resource/conserving-and-...
Close to 20% of KBAs are wetlands. These foster more than 4,000 trigger species, such as the vulnerable Lesser White-fronted Goose or the critically endangered Hooded Grebe.
Conserving these sites is critical for wetlands and all the species that depend on them.
#WWD2026 @ramsar.org
π±#KBAs offer governments a powerful tool to prioritise their conservation actions, designate new Protected Areas or Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (#OECMs) and the identification of areas for restoration.
β‘οΈwww.keybiodiversityareas.org/who-using-kbas/governmen...
π’Exciting news | The Emerald Forest Reserve (EFR) was officially recognised as a KBA. πΏ This incredible site shelters rare species like the endangered Ibadan Malimbe bird, along with over 120 other bird species, streams, and lush forest life.
π° guardian.ng/business-ser...
Explore the latest breakthroughs in identifying and protecting the world's most critical biodiversity sites. From newly discovered #KBAs to inspiring conservation actions in Ecuador, Africa, and beyond.
π: bit.ly/KBANewslette...
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β¨2025 was a year of growth, learning, and many achievements for biodiversity. As the year wraps up, we look back and reflect on five key highlights.
In 2026, we will keep working and advocating for the protection of nature's most significant sites for biodiversity worldwide. πΏπ
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Join us on our new platform, Discourse, to chat directly with the KBA team and share your insights. Sign up is quick and easy β start today: community.keybiodiversityareas.org/signup
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πΏ Key Biodiversity Areas: Where nature thrivesπΏ
π KBAs are identified following scientific criteria focusing on species and ecosystems. π± By mapping and conserving these essential sites, we're taking a giant leap toward tackling the worldwide biodiversity challenge.π
π www.keybiodiversityareas.org
π How well does the private sector know its impact on nature?
New research reveals only a few tools can map risks to species & ecosystems in detail. Dive into the future of #BiodiversityDisclosure & why stronger, clearer tools are critical for conserving our planetβs biodiversity.
bit.ly/3XUSXMk
π If you haven't already, check out the new Arabic version of the βGlobal Standard for the Identification of Key Biodiversity Areasβ.πΏ
This document is crucial for KBA identification and will help enhance biodiversity conservation across the Arab world. π
β‘οΈ portals.iucn.org/library/node...
Businesses play a key role in protecting natureπΏ
Companies are increasingly using #KBAs to guide their actions to reduce their impact on nature. Thanks to #IBAT, companies are working smarter to protect the places wildlife depends on.
πhttps://www.ibat-alliance.org/
