U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken today announced the departure of Assistant Sec. for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica Medina at the end of April. Medina, who has served in this role since Sept. 2021, will become President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society effective June 1.
Medina called WCS “the perfect organization to carry out my life-long passion to advocate for the protection of nature across the globe,” adding that “I am optimistic about the world’s future, but we have no time to waste.”
