Wildlife and habitat conservation is one of today’s most pressing issues, as urbanization, fueled by globalization, continues to spread throughout the world. Working to balance the needs of local communities and the needs of local wildlife can be difficult, but the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) uses field experience to help mitigate the conservation issues that arise from local communities, natural resource use, wildlife health, and climate change. WCS works to protect both wildlife and wild places, taking a multi-pronged approach to conservation by trying to work with local communities and organizations. Some of these projects include helping start Afghanistan’s first national park, helping with coral recovery in the Indian Ocean after the devastating tsunami, and working to lessen the effects of energy development in Uganda. The WCS website also provides many interesting links to articles and other conservation initiatives around the world, making it a great resource for those who are interested in getting involved in conservation movements across the globe.