IUCN Congress
At the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, we will spotlight nature crime, One Health, wildlife trade, and more.
Read MoreRabbit Conservation
Queens Zoo recently transferred 15 young New England cottontail rabbits to forests in Maine to help prevent the extinction of the species. It's part of an ongoing program to restore populations of this Vulnerable native rabbit.
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WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~40%
of Earth’s biodiversity and promotes sustainable resource management
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360+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding, which help maintain regional stability
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2023
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440+
local partner organizations, which help us deliver efficient, impactful aid
In the news
Stopping Deforestation
Can global south countries break free from the deforestation trap? A novel financing initiative called the Tropical Forest Forever Facility could help, writes Garo Batmanian and WCS's Dan Zarin.
Local Governance
In Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve, forest management by community members who live in and depend on the forest has been fundamental to maintaining its integrity, says WCS’s Gabriela Ponce.
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