URGENT: Tell your Senator to support vital funding for international conservation.
Destruction of natural environments around the world are contributing to global temperature rise and loss of biodiversity. But it's not too late to slow climate change and save wildlife at the same time. Save nature to turn the tide on climate change.
Tell the Senate: Support vital funding for international conservation.
The climate crisis is becoming more dire by the day—but the U.S. has the opportunity to be a global leader in conservation. That’s why it’s essential that your Senators support critically-needed increases in international programs that address the climate crisis.
This letter is headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee this month, will increase funding for international conservation programs managed by the State Department, USAID, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Deadlines for this letter is are coming before the end of May, so contact your senators today. There’s no time to lose.
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Wildlife and wild places are facing pressing global threats
— and your donation will go directly to help combat these issues.
Wildlife Crime
Poaching, trafficking, and illegal trade endanger hundreds of vulnerable species.
Climate Crisis
Changes in climate jeopardize biodiversity and the health of entire ecosystems.
Habitat Destruction
Logging, mining, burning: human encroachment destroys homes and havens for wildlife.
We stand for wildlife
For 125 years, WCS has been dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places, powered by the expertise and science in our zoos, aquarium, and global conservation program.
Our legacy of success now positions us perfectly to take on the world’s most pressing conservation challenges—the zoonotic pandemic crisis, the decline in the world’s biodiversity, and the climate crisis—with urgent and bold action.
We focus on protecting the planet’s most important, ecologically intact places with the greatest biodiversity and resilience to climate change. With your help, we can secure a future worth celebrating.
WCS works to save wildlife and wild places in 60 countries, across the ocean, and in our 4 NY zoos and aquarium
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