What does IUCN stand for?
International Union for Conservation of Nature
what is the  longer name for it?
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Is it a local organization?
No
What field do they work in?
nature conservation
and?
sustainable use of natural resources
Do they gather data?
Yes
Research?
Yea
Field projects?
Yes
How long have they been broadening their focus?
Over the past decades
What are they adding now?
issues related to sustainable development
Does it do something different than others?
Yes
Does it try to get the public to support conservation?
No
Is it known to the public what they do?
Yes
for what?
compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™
How many members does it have?
over 1400 organizations
Are they all governmental?
No
How many scientists?
around 16,000
Are they all paid?
No
How many staff members do they have?
approximately 1000
where is its headquarters?
Gland, Switzerland.