Wildlife Conservation Society’s Post

In 2016, then-President Obama officially named the bison as America’s National Mammal. It represents unity, resilience, and a commitment to healthy landscapes and communities. #julyfourth

“The wildlife of this region is not only robust but unique,” writes WCS's Robert Wallace. WCS and several local Bolivian organizations are promoting the conservation of the largest wetland in the Amazon while improving local livelihoods. https://lnkd.in/eY-C6MTT

Victory! The full $53 million has been restored to the New York cultural community in this year’s budget. 🙏 to the New York City Council and the mayor and all of you who spoke out for #CultureForAll. You had the eye of the 🦁. #RockyBalboa

LISTEN: The radiated tortoise is beautiful—high-arching shell with a sunburst pattern. That beauty has made them attractive to the illegal pet trade. On #WCSWildAudio this week, hear from Bronx Zoo experts Kevin Torregrosa and Dr. Susie Bartlett, who are helping Critically Endangered species on the ground in Madagascar. 🔊 https://apple.co/45MNzht

Nature-based carbon credits are a powerful tool to achieve net-zero emissions, but time is of the essence. We are joining forces with American Forest Foundation, Conservation International, Environmental Defense Fund, Fauna & Flora , and The Nature Conservancy to call on Science Based Targets initiative to include 5 key guardrails in its review of how carbon credits are used for Scope 3 emissions abatement. 🌿 Our letter stresses how, with proper science- and evidence-based guardrails, carbon credits will speed, not hinder, climate progress at a global scale. https://bit.ly/3xu8kSx

We are excited to be participating in the IUCN Africa Conservation Forum (ACF) in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme, African Solutions for Nature and People—Creating Transformative Responses to the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis in Africa. We look forward to sharing our work in conserving and managing some of Africa’s largest protected areas and connecting with other stakeholders in biodiversity conservation from Africa and beyond. The IUCN Regional Conservation Forum is one of the leading platforms for sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and connecting key stakeholders in nature and biodiversity conservation from different regions. #IUCNAfrica2024 #ConservationForum #StrongerTogether #ACF2024

Speak out for our cultural community. 🦁 is visiting Julie Won who knows New York City needs culture. Let Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council know #NoCutsToCulture. Act now: https://lnkd.in/dKjVyGnz #CultureForAll

NEWS: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, under WCS management for 30+ years, is now the first Key Biodiversity Area in the world recognized for its ecological integrity. https://lnkd.in/eEQA7QgZ Ecological integrity a measure of the region’s robust natural processes and resilience against disturbances. Identifying and protecting areas of high ecological integrity is essential for conserving biodiversity, mitigating the effects of climate change, safeguarding against zoonotic pandemics, and maintaining the vital ecosystem services these areas provide.

It’s nearly 100 degrees in New York City. Please speak out for culture so Nick can stop wearing this 🦁 costume for our videos. The NYC cultural community is facing millions in budget cuts. #NoCutsToCulture #CultureForAll ‼️ Act now for Nick: bit.ly/44PCagw