CITES CoP18
Decisions made at the upcoming Conference of the Parties in Geneva, Switzerland, will have a major impact on a number of species, including the saiga.
Read MoreWCS Statement on Final Rules to Enforce Endangered Species Act
“It’s very simple: We cannot condone the dilution of the role of science in protecting endangered and threatened wildlife.” - WCS President and CEO Cristián Samper
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One Planet Sustains Us All
Millions of interconnected species depend on Earth. We must rise and face the environmental challenges of our time. Watch our latest video and take action.
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Zoos and Aquarium
Through our New York zoological parks, 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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Ensuring Our Oceans Survive
WCS is a partner on Bloomberg Philanthropies' Vibrant Oceans Initiative. We spoke with Antha N. Williams, who leads environment programs for Bloomberg, on what is being done for marine life, and all the people who depend on it, in the face of climate change.
In the news
Anti-Trafficking Campaign
The Interpol operation was a step in the right direction, said WCS's Sue Lieberman, but the local authorities have to pursue prosecutions.
Finding Unseen Threats
Dr. Tracie Seimon's work is being used around the world to protect wildlife, including softshell turtles, tigers, and frogs.
Stand for Wildlife
Join more than one million wildlife lovers working to save the Earth's most treasured and threatened species.
