The International Union for Conservation of Nature compiled a list of flagship species likely to suffer badly from rising temperatures. These include the beluga whale, the Koala, salmon and the ringed seal.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to the most pressing environment and development challenges.

It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organisations, UN agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental network with a membership union of more than 1,000 government and NGO member organisations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries.

IUCN's main initiatives include climate change, energy, ecosystems and livelihoods, mangroves for the future, conservation for poverty reduction, future of sustainability and biotechnology.

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