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The IUCN World Conservation Congress will take place from October 9-15 in Abu Dhabi. The Wildlife Conservation Society is a strong supporter of IUCN. We will be represented by many international wildlife and policy experts at the Congress.

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Calendar of WCS Events

Includes events WCS is sponsoring, co-sponsoring, moderating, or speaking at. These events are open to in-person and virtual registered participants, though some require prior registration.

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WCS Wild Audio

Addressing the Pet Trade

At the Congress, the growing threat of the pet trade in terrestrial wildlife is one of the important issues that will be discussed. It’s having devastating consequences for wildlife, ecosystems, and health, says WCS’s Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. WCS is supporting the IUCN motion on it.

WCS Wild Audio · Addressing the Pet Trade at the IUCN World Conservation Congress

Press Releases

Global Pet Trade Getting Worse: WCS Calls for Action at IUCN Congress

Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS

At the Congress, WCS will urge support for Motion 108, which calls for the development of IUCN Guidelines to strengthen national laws and curb the commercial pet trade in terrestrial wildlife.

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WCS to Spotlight Nature Crime, One Health, Wildlife Trade, and More at IUCN

“The IUCN Congress is a critical moment to push for transformative action for nature,” says WCS’s Dr. Susan Lieberman.

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