WCS at CBD CoP15
World leaders are planning to adopt a new global biodiversity framework. Get the latest from the negotiations in Montreal.
Read MoreThe Meeting That Could Save the Planet
After two years of delay due to the COVID pandemic, the long-awaited 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity is upon us. What can we expect?
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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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In the news
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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