Assessing Biodiversity Status and Sustainability - Outlines some approaches to assessment of the status of national biodiversity and the sustainability of its use, focussing mainly on developing nations. (FTP site). Biodiversity Conservation in the Tropics - Gaps in Habitat Protection and Funding Priorities - Report for downloading. Study makes use of extensive spatial datasets, previously unavailable, to provide a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of biodiversity throughout the tropics. Priorities for conservation action are identified. (FTP site). WCMC 2000 - The World Conservation Monitoring Centre supports policy and action for the conservation and sustainable management of biological diversity, by providing integrated information on status, trends, distribution and use. Towards European Biodiversity Monitoring - Report on creating a platform for the coordination of biodiversity monitoring in Europe. ALTER-Net - A Long-Term Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Awareness Research Network. European Union-funded project aiming to develop Europe's capacity for long-term biodiversity and ecosystem assessment and forecasting. Nature Worldwide: Monitoring Nature - Provides a comprehensive monitoring database for storing ecological and management data, also provides tools and manuals for downloading.