Avian Influenza
On a new episode of our podcast, WCS’s Global Health team has been closely watching the spread of avian influenza—first as it decimated populations of bird species around the world, and more recently when it jumped to mammals.
ListenUSFICA Advances
The proposed US Foundation for International Conservation Act would create a public-private vehicle to support nature and people. With passage through the House Foreign Affairs Committee, it has taken an important step.
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2023 WCS Impact Report
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Conserves habitat for
~50%
of Earth’s biodiversity
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350+
protected areas WCS helped create since our founding
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3.5M
visitors to our zoos and aquarium in 2022
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205
Indigenous community partners
"I have hope because of the incredibly talented and dedicated people who work at WCS—and who support WCS. With their passion and ideas and hard work, I know we can make the change that we need in the world."
President and CEO
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