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Why is the World Conservation Congress Important?
How is WCS Championing Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the Congress?
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.
Global Pet Trade Getting Worse: WCS Calls for Action at IUCN Congress
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.
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.
Act NowWCS 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.
Act NowIUCN World Conservation Congress Poised to Commit to Coordinated Action Against Environmental Crimes
Currently, enforcement and policy responses remain fragmented and under-resourced.
Act NowIUCN World Conservation Congress Poised to Integrate One Health Concept Into Conservation Policies and Programs
This will be latest embrace of One Health in the science and conservation worlds following CBD and the Climate Conference.
Act NowNew Global Guidelines Needed to Rein in the Wildlife Pet Trade
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