What is the Role of IUCN in Environmental Toxicology?
The IUCN's primary role in environmental toxicology is to assess and monitor the impact of pollutants on biodiversity. By maintaining the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the organization identifies species at risk from toxic substances, such as industrial chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals. The IUCN collaborates with toxicologists to understand the complex interactions between these substances and ecosystems, thereby informing conservation strategies and mitigation efforts.
