Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), April 9, 2025 - The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through the National Designated Authority of the Green Climate Fund (NDA-DRC), organized a ceremony to officially launch phase 2 of preparations for the country's "30x30 Strategy" in Kinshasa, on April 8, 2025. The launch took place in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Technical and Financial Partners, representatives of civil society, ...

Geneva, April 8, 2025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society continues to be at the table in Geneva as the WHO nears the finalization of its groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response. An agreement may be reached on Friday; and the World Health Assembly will convene on May 19-27th to consider final adoption. Dr. Chris Walzer, Wildlife Conservation Society’s Executive Director of Health, said at a negotiators’ side event: “A...

New York, April 4, 2025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s REEL WILD™️, a 2-day wildlife film festival in New York City, kicked off last night at a celebratory event with celebrities and Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmakers from around the world. Broll From the Kickoff Event Can Be Found HERE. Courtesy WCS Select Photos Can Be Found Here. Photos by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images See here broll with clips from the films Tamron Hall, Sherri Shepherd ...

NEW YORK, NY, April 2, 2025 – New science shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing out on fisheries productivity as entire species disappear from their catch. The study, out now in Sustainability and led by scientists from WCS and the University of Rhode Island, highlights that fisheries management strategies that focus solely on targeting a few fast-growing, resilient species have failed to com...

City of Mendoza, Argentina, March 24, 2025 –The Province of Mendoza has accepted the donation of 40,000 hectares of private land within the La Payunia Protected Natural Area, located in the department of Malargüe. This land within La Payunia Protected Natural Area is known for its stunning landscape of volcanoes and plains; and is home to a rich diversity of native plant and animal species, including the lesser r...

New York, March 18, 2025 – To celebrate the start of Earth Month, reporters are invited to cover a private VIP event for REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK at the Lotte New York Palace; and to cover REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK, a two-day film festival in Manhattan. REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK is a platform for showcasing films and for sparking action for wildlife. Through each of the 14 featured films, audience interaction and community partnership, REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK ...

BRONX, N.Y. , March 13, 2025 — Calling all runners, walkers and wildlife supporters: registration is now open for the Bronx Zoo’s annual WCS Run for the Wild. The 17th annual 5k run and 3k family fun run/walk will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the Bronx Zoo. This year’s event is inspired by the Indian gharial and will help support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) work at the Bronx Zoo and around the world in protecting gharials and other wildlife. Indian gh...

LIMA, PERU, March 6, 2025—A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon can be a solution for both public health and biodiversity conservation. The findings highlight how fishing for resilient species can reduce the risks of mercury contamination while contributing to food security and the well-being of local communities. The study, w...

BRONX, N.Y. — March 6, 2025 — Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs, as Dinosaur Safari opens to the public on Saturday, April 12. Tickets are now on sale at BronxZoo.com/Dino. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx...

New York, March 3, 2025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is launching REEL WILD™️, a 2-day film festival during Earth Month, including Oscar-nominated films, and Emmy-Award winning programs,  that bring the wonders of wildlife and nature to the big screen.   Through powerful cinematic storytelling, REEL WILD™️ will engage audiences in the beauty and urgency of protecting our planet, connecting audiences with the filmmakers, scienti...