Which organisation publishes worldwide list of endangered species?

[amp_mcq option1=”The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)” option2=”The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)” option3=”The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)” option4=”The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The IUCN is widely recognized for compiling and publishing the Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide and lists those facing risks of extinction, including endangered species.

While organizations like WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) are heavily involved in conservation efforts and use the IUCN Red List, they are not the primary body responsible for compiling and publishing the list itself. UNEP and UNDP are UN bodies with broader environmental and development mandates, respectively.

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