Newswise — Dubai, Dec. 2, 2023 – The following statement was issued by WCS President and CEO Monica Medina concerning the US Administration’s announcement today of a new $3 Billion pledge to the Green Climate Fund, the largest fund supporting climate action in developing countries:
“Today’s announcement at COP28 by Vice President Kamala Harris that the Biden-Harris Administration will pledge an additional $3 billion in funding to the Green Climate Fund is an important step to help vulnerable communities around the world. WCS applauds this Administration’s commitment to comprehensive climate action and climate diplomacy. However, to ensure the fulfilment of this pledge, WCS urges the US Congress to move swiftly to appropriate the needed funds.
“The Green Climate Fund importantly is committed to increasing support for vulnerable communities through nature-based solutions. Ecological integrity is a key component of nature-based solutions which also delivers on the global goal of protecting and conserving at least 30% of nature by 2030.”
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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS combines the power of its zoos and an aquarium in New York City and a Global Conservation Program in more than 50 countries to achieve its mission to save wildlife and wild places. WCS runs the world’s largest conservation field program, protecting more than 50 percent of Earth’s known biodiversity; in partnership with governments, Indigenous People, Local Communities, and the private sector. It’s four zoos and aquarium (the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium ) welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors each year, inspiring generations to care for nature. Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society, the organization is led (as of June 1, 2023) by President and CEO Monica P. Medina. Visit: newsroom.wcs.org. Follow: @WCSNewsroom. Listen to the WCS Wild Audio podcast HERE.
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