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Plant Conservation

Conservation of plant diversity is central to the mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden. In addressing the major challenges faced in conserving the plants of the world and their ecosystems, the Garden builds upon decades of plant exploration and research. The Garden conducts its work in conservation within the framework of the Global Strategy for Conservation (GSPC), an initiative adopted in 2002 and updated in 2010 by the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to halt the loss of plant diversity worldwide. The GSPC, which has 16 targets aimed at achieving measurable plant conservation outcomes by 2020, is the world’s most widely adopted instrument for plant conservation. The Garden is strongly committed to this international movement and links its work to each of the 16 targets of the GSPC.

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CCSD

Center for Conservation & Sustainable Development (CCSD)

The Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development (CCSD) consolidates and applies the Garden's scientific expertise to ensure that the planet's biological diversity is safeguarded and available for future use. The CCSD bridges the gap between conservation efforts and the Garden's scientific research in plant systematics and floristics.

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William L. Brown Center (WLBC)

The William L. Brown Center (WLBC) is dedicated to the study of plants, understanding the relationships between humans, plants and their environment, and the conservation of plant species and knowledge for future generations. Ethnobotanists at the WLBC strive to preserve local knowledge about plants as they work with local people to promote sustainable use of existing resources.

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Living Collections & Conservation

The living collections of the Missouri Botanical Garden encompass thousands of plant specimens maintained by the Garden's Horticulture division.

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Conservation in Action

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Conservation Around the World

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