Global Biodiversity Assessment Summary for Policy-MakersThe Global Biodiversity Assessment is an independent, peer reviewed, scientific analysis and assessment of the biological and socio economic aspects of biodiversity. It was commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The main conclusions drawn by the Assessment are presented in this 1995 Summary for Policy Makers, which, together with the Executive Summary, has been prepared by