At WCS, we lead three major national initiatives that are complementary and guide our conservation actions from different angles. These initiatives address key challenges to protect the dynamics of Amazonian freshwater ecosystems, conserve wildlife, and improve the management of protected natural areas and other in situ conservation efforts.
 
Through the Amazon Waters initiative, we aim to ensure the hydrological connectivity of the Amazon Basin, understanding that aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are deeply interlinked. With the Wildlife initiative, we tackle wildlife trafficking, promote animal health under the One Health approach, and support improved wildlife management at the national level. Lastly, the Protected Areas initiative focuses on strengthening the management of both nationally and regionally administered protected areas, as well as other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in Peru.