The Floor, Not A Ceiling
At CBD CoP15, a new framework to save biodiversity was adopted. Governments will need to treat it as the floor, not a ceiling, for global action to halt the ongoing crisis of biodiversity loss, said WCS's Alfred DeGemmis.
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The Arctic is warming 4 times faster than the rest of the planet. WCS Wild Audio spoke with Tom Glass of the University of Montana and Martin Robards from WCS on how that's impacting this unheralded species.
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Zoos and Aquarium
Through our five zoological parks in New York, we're able to connect people to animals and nature and inspire them to care about conservation.
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Education
WCS has been advancing science education and increasing ecological literacy since 1929. Today, more than 150,000 students participate in classes, tours, and outreach programs each year at our four zoos and our aquarium.
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WCS and Communities
Across the planet we collaborate with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to achieve a shared vision for a more secure and resilient future.
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Turtles and See-Through Frogs on Agenda at Wildlife Summit
"Freshwater turtles are among the main groups that are trafficked in the countries, and there is high pressure for international trade," said WCS's Yovana Murillo.
Protect the World's Peatlands
They are climate bombs waiting to detonate, writes WCS's Dan Zarin. The world’s richest countries should lead by example by protecting their own, while also committing money to safeguard these landscapes in developing countries.
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