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We are protecting regions that are biologically outstanding and where the long-term conservation of species and ecological processes is viable.
A lone man waits in his cabin on the desolate expanse of the Russian Arctic to observe a natural event that happens there every year, but ocean warming is taking its toll. Followed by filmmaker Q&A.
Natural ecosystems provide immense value for biodiversity, communities, and climate mitigation. Recognizing this, all African nations signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in ...
One hundred years ago, the WCS-led Arcturus Expedition documented otherworldly animals just off the coast of New York City. Today, we continue to work to protect Hudson Canyon.
Your tax-deductible gift supports cutting-edge exhibits, first-class animal care, and in-depth research to help threatened wildlife survive and thrive. WCS, the “W” logo, WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE, I ...
Join us in New York on April 4 and 5 for award-winning natural history films and intimate conversations with filmmakers and experts. Visit with some of our field teams and see their dedication, ...
As human beings, we connect to nature with a force as strong as the pull of gravity. We depend on nature. Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, national parks, the conservation movement—indeed, the ...
How will we get there? WCS is implementing conservation programs all over the world to mitigate the impacts of CO2 emissions, and help affected people adapt to climate change: We are protecting large ...
“The world’s biodiversity is facing threats from all angles. Wilderness areas are vanishing and fauna and flora species are facing extinction like never before. The team at WCS is relentless in its ...
Our goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, habitat for around 50% of the world’s biodiversity and a wide range of charismatic megafauna.
Right now, WCS conservationists are working on the ground around the world to save some of the most spectacular and imperiled wildlife on the planet. We need your help to continue this important work.