Strategic Plan: 2023 - 2027

World Seabird Union (WSU) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering seabird conservation, management, and research through its global network of member organizations. Established following the first World Seabird Conference (WSC) in 2010, WSU serves as a convening body for seabird conservationists, managers, and researchers. 

WSU works to build connections among member organizations, promote the exchange of seabird information, and unify people working on seabird-related topics around the globe.

As WSU enters its 14th year, it seeks to define a strategic direction for the organization. Therefore, WSU contracted Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) to assist in developing a five-year strategic business plan. ERG supported WSU by leading a process to identify the organization’s strategic direction, including updating WSU’s vision and mission and developing goals, objectives, strategies, and measures of success. ERG worked closely with the WSU Steering Committee – comprised of Officers, Board Members, and member organization representatives – to set project priorities and goals.