Guidelines for using a global standard for the identification of Key Biodiversity Areas: version 1.0 Corporate author IUCN Date 2019 Source IUCN (ID: MON-094267) Publisher | Place of publication IUCN | Gland, Switzerland Pages 145 p. Document type Monography/book Language English Field of application International Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Abstract The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) identification is based on consistent, scientifically rigorous yet practical methods. The KBA Guidelines provide an overview of the steps for identifying and delineating KBAs, together with explanation of how the KBA criteria, thresholds and delineation procedures should be applied in practice. The primary audience for the KBA Guidelines includes individuals or organisations interested in proposing or reviewing KBAs. Website portals.iucn.org