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June 18, 2013
Federal Appeals Court Protects Polar Bears
Trophy hunters may not import polar bears from Canada, under a federal appeals court decision upholding a 2008 import ban.
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March 14, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International Applaud Conservation Outcomes at CITES, Express Concern about Polar Bear Survival
A delegation from The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International championed more than 40 proposals to protect wildlife from the threats posed by international commercial trade during the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Bangkok.
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March 7, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Criticize Decision by CITES Parties That Will Further Imperil Beleaguered Polar Bears
Humane Society International Wildlife Director Teresa M. Telecky, Ph.D., released the following statement criticizing the parties during the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species for their interim decision to not give the polar bear top-level protection with a listing on Appendix I of CITES.
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March 1, 2013
Groups Applaud Federal Appeals Court Upholding Endangered Species Act Listing for Polar Bears
A coalition of groups is applauding a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to reject a challenge to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2008 decision to list polar bears as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
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March 1, 2013
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States Urge Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States will be urging nations to support proposals to increase or establish protection for species threatened by international trade during the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, which opens Monday in Bangkok.
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November 13, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Releases New Report on Threats to Polar Bears
As the U.S. Senate reconvenes today, and first on its schedule is the consideration of S. 3525, a bill that would allow the import of sport-hunted polar bear trophies from Canada, The Humane Society of the United States issued a new report highlighting the threats to polar bear conservation and future protected species.
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September 21, 2012
The HSUS Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject S. 3525 – A Bill Tailored to Help the .001 Percent
The HSUS is calling on the U.S. Senate to reject a last-minute attempt to pass S. 3525, the so-called “Sportsmen’s Act of 2012,” this weekend before lawmakers recess for the November elections.
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April 24, 2012
"To The Arctic": A Thrilling Journey to the Top of the World
This new IMAX® film shows the struggles of a mother polar bear and her young cubs.
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April 20, 2012
"To the Arctic" Director Greg MacGillivray Tells a Story of Motherhood in the Frozen North
Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray discusses the emotional impact of filming wildlife's struggle to survive in the Arctic.
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March 3, 2011
A Conversation with Wayne: HSUS President Discusses His New Book, "The Bond"
Wayne Pacelle discusses our kinship with animals in his new book, "The Bond."
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March 3, 2011
The Faces of Climate Change
Learn more about how climate change is affecting species already on the edge.
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June 10, 2010
Senate Defeats Resolution to Block Climate Change Action
The HSUS hailed a key vote in the U.S. Senate upholding the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to address climate change.
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March 25, 2010
CITES Meeting Ends With Improved Protection for Many Species
HSI representatives at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora meeting express gratitude at the increased protection for many species that are traded internationally.
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March 12, 2010
HSI Urges Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
At the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, HSI urges nations to support proposals to increase or retain protection for species threatened by international commercial trade.
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March 5, 2010
Study Reveals Little Economic Benefit of Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Canada
A new study jointly released by HSI and International Fund for Animal Welfare reveals that polar bear hunts provide little economic benefit to Canada’s Inuit communities.
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March 4, 2010
HSI Applauds MPs Supporting Ban in Trade of Threatened Polar Bears
HSI/UK applauds the Members of Parliament who have signed a motion calling on the government to support increased protection for polar bears.
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February 10, 2010
Animal Protection and Wildlife Conservation Organisations Applaud European Parliament Defence of Endangered Animals
The European Parliament sent a strong message that Europeans want more protection for threatened species such as polar bears, sharks and bluefin tuna and that protection must be maintained for threatened species such as elephants and crocodiles.
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December 29, 2009
The HSUS, HSI Comment on Polar Bear Critical Habitat Designation
The HSUS and HSI have submitted a letter praising the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for its actions to protect polar bears by designating critical habitat for the species, but said more needs to be done.
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December 16, 2009
Canadian Government Opposes Stronger Protection for Polar Bears
HSI/Canada condemns an announcement that Canada will oppose a CITES proposal to ban international commercial trade in polar bears.
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October 16, 2009
Wildlife Groups Commend Interior Department for Seeking to Halt Polar Bear Trade
The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Defenders of Wildlife applaud the United States Department of the Interior for submitting a proposal to next year's meeting of the Parties to CITES to stop the international trade in polar bears.
