This report is the result of a collaboration between WRI and  IUCN -The World Conservation Union.The author would first and foremost like to thank Brett Orlando of IUCN-The World conservation Unio,who made this collaboration possible.Brett provided invaluable editorial input to ensure balance and clarity  within the report.Additionally,he drafted the box on potential impacts of climate change.At WRI,the author is extremely grateful to Nancy Kete and Nigel Sizer  for invaluable input and guidance that helped bridge the issues of climate and biodiversity.  

This report is the result of a collaboration between WRI and  IUCN -The World Conservation Union.The author would first and foremost like to thank Brett Orlando of IUCN-The World conservation Unio,who made this collaboration possible.Brett provided invaluable editorial input to ensure balance and clarity  within the report.Additionally,he drafted the box on potential impacts of climate change.At WRI,the author is extremely grateful to Nancy Kete and Nigel Sizer  for invaluable input and guidance that helped bridge the issues of climate and biodiversity.