In der Akronym-Datenbank finden Sie Begriffserläuterungen zu Abkürzungen und Fachtermini aus den verschiedensten Bereichen der Taxonomie und Biodiversitätsforschung.
Akronyme aus angrenzenden Fachdisziplinen (Umwelt, Naturschutz und Biodiversität) umfassen sowohl technische Begriffe, Instituts- und Projektnamen, als auch Bezeichnungen für Gremien, Verbände, Netzwerke, Organisationen und Initiativen.
Als Hilfestellung haben wir eine aus über 3.500 Einträgen bestehende Akronym-Datenbank zusammengestellt, welche laufend erweitert und überprüft wird.
Akronym![]() |
Ausgeschrieben | Beschreibung | Land | Mehr |
---|---|---|---|---|
WHYCOS | World Hydrological Cycle Observing System | The World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS) is a WMO programme aiming at improving the basic observation activities, strengthening the... | Mehr... | |
WI | Wetlands International | Wetlands International is the only global NGO dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. We work globally, regionally and nationally to... | Mehr... | |
WIEWS | World Information and Early Warning System (WIEWS) on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) | The World Information and Early Warning System (WIEWS ) on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA), has been established by FAO, as... | Welt | Mehr... |
WIPO | World Intellectual Property Organization | The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the use and protection of works of the... | Mehr... | |
WIPO | World Intellectual Property Organization | The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency dedicated to the use of intellectual property (patents, copyright,... | Welt | Mehr... |
WISIA | Wissenschaftliches Informationssystem für den internationalen Artenschutz | The data presented on this website are based on WISIA, the Information System on International Species Conservation (WISIA) maintained by the Federal... | Deutschland | Mehr... |
WISM - GPA | World Information Sharing Mechanism for the Global Plan of Action for PGRFA | WISM-GPA, the world information sharing mechanism on the implementation of the Global Plan of Action (GPA) for plant genetic resources for food and... | Welt | Mehr... |
WLRA | World Leisure and Recreation Association | [=WLA] Founded in 1952, World Leisure, is a world-wide, non-governmental association of persons and organizations dedicated to discovering and... | Mehr... | |
WML | World Museum Liverpool | World Museum is the oldest of the museums and galleries operated by National Museums Liverpool. It first opened on 8 March 1853. | Großbritannien und Nordirland | Mehr... |
WMO | World Meteorological Organisation | The UN system’s authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces... | Mehr... | |
WMS | Web Map Server | [= Internet Map Server, IMS] A WMS (or Web Map Server) allows for use of data from several different servers, and enables for the creation of a... | Mehr... | |
WNBR | World Network of Biosphere Reserves | The World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the MAB Programme consists of a dynamic and interactive network of sites of excellence. It fosters the... | Mehr... | |
WNHS | World Natural Heritage Sites | To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. These... | Mehr... | |
WOCCU | World Council of Credit Unions | World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable... | Mehr... | |
WORMS | World Register of Marine Species | The aim of a World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is to provide an authoritative and comprehensive list of names of marine organisms, including... | Belgien, USA | Mehr... |