Pictured above: Jane Goodall speaking at a WCS event in 1974. Organized by the Women’s Committee of the New York Zoological Society (now known as the Wildlife Conservation Society), the talk was attended by 2,000 members and guests. Goodall was presented with the Conservation Award by the NYZS Women’s Committee. Credit: WCS New York, Oct. 1, 2025 – The following tribute was offered by the Wildlife Conservation Society upon the death of Dr. Jane Goodall: Whi...

New York, Oct. 1, 2025 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and The Picture House Regional Film Center in Bronxville present REEL WILD™ NEW YORK, a showcase of award-winning wildlife films and conservation storytelling from around the globe. Over two days, audiences will experience six acclaimed films spanning Africa, the Americas, India, and beyond. Each screening is paired with filmmaker and scientist Q&As. Two of the featured films include: The Last Ranger (Oscar Nomin...

CAMBRIDGE, UK, October 1, 2025—A groundbreaking new study reveals that nearly half of the world’s most critical sites for biodiversity conservation remain unidentified, posing a significant risk to global efforts aimed at halting species extinctions and protecting ecosystems essential for life on Earth. The research, published in Conservation Biology, shows that countries that make comprehensive assessments of their Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)1 have seen an average increase of 1...

Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 29, 2025 — The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) warns that the global pet trade in wildlife, both legal and illegal, is escalating, with devastating consequences for wildlife, ecosystems, and health. At the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi (9–15 October), WCS will urge support for Motion 108 (link to motion), which calls for the development of IUCN Guidelines to strengthen national laws and curb the commercial pet trad...

New York, NY – Sept. 26, 2025 --  The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is pleased to announce that the REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival, presented by WCS, will take place April 16-19, 2026, in New York City. Returning for its second year, the festival remains dedicated to showcasing stories on wildlife and wild places. For the 2026 edition, REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival is pivoting to a juried competition. The change reflects the festival’s commitment...

NEW YORK, NY (September 25, 2025) – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) today launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy (read it here), a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy places high integrity climate-resilient coral reefs (HICOR) at the heart of global conservation action. Coral reefs are biodiversity hotspots and lifeline...

Above: Officials and participants of the workshop to validate guidelines for the identification of Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs) in the Republic of Congo, held in Brazzaville on September 28-29, 2025. Credit: WCS BRAZZAVILLE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO, September 24, 2025—Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs) are increasingly recognized as a key solution to deliver global 30x30 commitments. The validation of Republic of Congo’s OECM guidelines is a significan...

WCS President and CEO Adam Falk speaks at the United Nations at the “Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) Solutions Dialogue" on September 23, 2025. Credit ©WCS New York, Sept 23, 2025— The following remarks were delivered today by WCS President and CEO Adam Falk at the United Nations. He spoke at the high-level event, the “Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) Solutions Dialogue,” convened by the Government of Brazil and chaired by President Luiz I...

Martín von Hildebrand, a champion for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Advancing the Conservation of the Rainforest, received the Lovejoy award at a ceremony at WCS's Central Park Zoo on Sept 22, 2025. Credit: WCS. New York, Sept. 23, 2025 – The second Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize was awarded last night to an exceptional leader who has led innovative approaches to advance the conservation of the Amazon rainforest. The recipient of this year’s prize is Martín von Hildebrand...

WCS’s President and CEO Adam Falk presents the WCS Distinguished Leadership in Conservation Award to Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, at a ceremony at WCS’s Central Park Zoo on Sept. 22, 2025. Credit Terria Clay @WCS New York, NY – September 22, 2025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has presented Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, with the WCS Distinguished Leadership in Conserv...