A review of barriers to the sharing of biodiversity data and information, with recommendations for eliminating them Description: This document was prepared by the Secretariat of the Friends of the Conservation Commons as an input to planning for the future of the Conservation Commons, and as a contribution to both the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the future Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).<br /> The version linked here is the draft published for public review (more info at http://conservationcommons.net/conservation-commons-prepares-draft-on-barriers-to-biodiversity-data-sharing/). When a final version is made available it will be posted here. Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the major barriers to sharing data, information and knowledge related to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, together with an overview of a number of initiatives which are already addressing these barriers. On the basis of this analysis, the gaps in current activity, and areas where additional support is required, are identified in a series of recommendations for future actions. <br /> This paper has been prepared as an input to planning for the future of the Conservation Commons, and as a contribution to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the future Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). It will also be relevant to a range of other data-related initiatives, including Global Earth Observation System of Systems, and to other assessment processes. <br /> This paper was prepared by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre in its capacity as the Secretariat of the Friends of the Conservation Commons, and incorporates input from a wide range of expertise across the sector, and in particular staff of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Conservation Commons Author(s):, Contributor(s): 2011-02 Biodiversity data publishing/sharing, Open access to biodiversity data English http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2012/ntf-2012-030-chm-cc-barriers-draft-en.doc application/msword http://www.gbif.org/orc/?doc_id=4856 Internet URL Requests related to this metadata record should be addressed to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility Secretariat, gbif@gbif.org, +4535321470 Rights: Right holders: Conservation Commons