1987年，BGCI作为独立英国慈善机构正式成立，总部位于伦敦里士满区Kew Road 199号。机构的使命是动员全球植物园并联合合作伙伴，共同保障植物多样性，以增进人类福祉与地球健康。目前BGCI代表超过100个国家的植物园，网络覆盖约三分之一已知植物物种多样性，是全球植物保护领域最具影响力的国际组织之一。
全球植物多样性数据库网络
BGCI建有并维护四个具有唯一性的全球公开数据库，这些数据库是全球植物多样性保护的核心数据基础设施。PlantSearch是全球植物引种检索平台，收录植物园活体收藏数据；GardenSearch是全球植物园目录，收录来自130多个国家的植物园机构信息；ThreatSearch追踪全球受威胁物种状况；GlobalTreeSearch是全球树木物种分布数据库，由BGCI与全球树木专家网络共同维护。这些数据库向所有研究者、保护工作者和公众免费开放，全球每周查询量持续增长。此外BGCI还开发了PlantConnect专家连接平台、Conservation Action Tracker保护行动追踪工具以及全球树木门户，为植物保护决策提供实时数据支撑。
科研评估与旗舰报告
BGCI在植物保护科研领域最具影响力的贡献是2021年发布的《全球树木状况》（State of the World’s Trees）报告，这是全球首次对全部约6万种树木物种进行的系统评估。报告揭示，全球30%的树种正面临灭绝威胁，其中超过440种已被列为极危物种。这份报告由全球150多家机构合作完成，为《全球植物保护战略》和《昆明-蒙特利尔全球生物多样性框架》提供了关键数据支撑。2026年BGCI发布的战略框架（2026-2030）进一步将减少树木灭绝风险列为核心目标。
专业出版与知识传播
BGCI通过系统化的出版项目推动植物保护知识传播。半年刊《BGjournal》聚焦植物园活体收藏管理与数据标准；专业杂志《Roots》面向园艺教育与公众参与实践者；技术评论系列为一线保护工作者提供操作指南；年度回顾报告系统记录全球植物园网络进展。国际植物园教育大会和全球植物园大会是BGCI主办的两大旗舰会议，分别聚焦植物园教育创新和迁地保护前沿，每届吸引数千名来自全球的专家学者与实践者参与。
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Botanic Gardens Conservation International: A Global Network for Plant Diversity
BGCI was established in 1987 as an independent UK registered charity, headquartered at 199 Kew Road, Richmond, London. Its mission is to mobilise botanic gardens and engage partners in securing plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet. Representing botanic gardens in over 100 countries, BGCI’s network covers approximately one-third of all known plant species diversity, making it one of the most influential international organisations in global plant conservation.
Global Plant Diversity Database Network
BGCI develops and maintains four globally unique open-access databases that serve as core data infrastructure for plant conservation worldwide. PlantSearch provides global plant collection records; GardenSearch offers a directory of botanic gardens across 130+ countries; ThreatSearch monitors plant threat profiles; and GlobalTreeSearch, developed jointly with the Global Tree Specialist Network, maps tree species distribution globally. These databases are freely accessible to researchers, conservation practitioners, and the public, with weekly queries growing steadily worldwide. BGCI also operates PlantConnect for expert networking, the Conservation Action Tracker for monitoring conservation interventions, and the Global Tree Portal for integrated data access.
Scientific Assessment and Flagship Reports
BGCI’s most influential scientific contribution is the 2021 State of the World’s Trees report—the first comprehensive assessment of all approximately 60,000 tree species globally. The report revealed that 30% of tree species face extinction threat, with over 440 classified as Critically Endangered. Produced in collaboration with more than 150 institutions, this landmark report provides critical data for the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. BGCI’s 2026-2030 Strategic Framework centres on reducing tree extinction risk as a core objective.
Professional Publishing and Knowledge Sharing
BGCI advances plant conservation through a structured publishing programme. The bi-annual BGjournal focuses on living collection management and data standards; Roots magazine serves horticulture educators and public engagement practitioners; technical review series provides operational guidance for frontline conservation workers; and the Annual Review documents network-wide progress. BGCI’s two flagship conferences—the International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens and the Global Botanic Gardens Congress—bring together thousands of researchers and practitioners worldwide to advance ex-situ conservation and botanical education.
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