The first and second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for GBIF had each a duration of five years (2001-2006 and 2007-2011).

The 2012- MoU is open-ended.

• Memorandum of Understanding (2012-) (English official version)
• Memorandum of Understanding (2012-) (Spanish translation)

• Memorandum of Understanding (2007–2011) (English official version)
• Memorandum of Understanding (2007-2011) (French translation)
• Memorandum of Understanding (2007-2011) (Spanish translation)

• Memorandum of Understanding (2001-2006) (English official version)