The A to Z guide is an online resource to provide clear, concise and relevant information about various important areas for biodiversity conservation ranging from World Heritage Sites to Key Biodiversity Areas, which can be used by all sectors including business, government and environmental agencies. The guide also covers the criteria behind the management practices for protecting different areas as well as other relevant information, including legal and compliance aspects, and the biodiversity and socio-cultural values that need to be upheld in each location.

This guide has been prepared by UNEP-WCMC, in partnership with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).