WCS at the WCC

The IUCN World Conservation Congress will take place from October 9-15 in Abu Dhabi. The Wildlife Conservation Society has been a member of IUCN since 1949 and is a strong supporter. We will be represented by many international wildlife and policy experts at the Congress.

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Why is the World Conservation Congress Important?

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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How is WCS Championing Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the Congress?

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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.

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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 Calls on IUCN Congress To Support Responsible, Science-Based Policy on Synthetic Biology

“Will IUCN lead with science and ethics, or retreat from innovation when the world most needs it?" asked Dr. Susan Lieberman, WCS VP of International Policy.

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

A strong WCS delegation of scientists and policy experts will advance key conservation priorities.

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