The Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) is a forum to foster technical collaboration and coordination among countries of the Americas in collection, sharing, and use of biodiversity information relevant to decision-making on natural resources management and conservation, and education to promote sustainable development in the region.  

Goals

• Build up an infrastructure for biodiversity information exchange.
• Strengthen technical capacity to exchange biodiversity information and expertise across political, linguistic, and institutional boundaries.
• Provide access to biodiversity information useful to decision-makers to improve biodiversity conservation
• Enhance capacity to store, use, and distribute scientifically sound and update biodiversity information.
• Produce or adapt information products for decision makers (tools for decision-making) so they formulate effective environmental management policies and promote sustainable development in the region.