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Earth Hour Earth Hour 2021 to spotlight hope for wildlife and climate March 25, 2021 How to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 pm local time: - Turn off all non-essential lights at 8:30 p.m. local time - Join our first-ever Earth Hour “Virtual Spotlight”: On the night of Earth Hour, we’ll be posting a must-watch video on all our social media... Read More
OceansCapelin WWF-Canada calls for halt of capelin fishery to protect species March 9, 2021 Capelin is a keystone species, playing an important role in the marine ecosystem as a food source for predators such as northern cod, whales, and seabirds. Capelin abundance plummeted precipitously 30 years ago and has never recovered. Closing the fishery for now, until a precautionary approach can be applied, is an essential first step in allowing capelin populations to recover. Read More
ArcticBeluga WhalesBowhead WhalesCaribouNarwhalsPolar Bears Food sovereignty project in Taloyoak, NU nabs $451,000 prize February 20, 2021 Most northern town on Canadian mainland wins Arctic Inspiration Prize for Niqihaqut, meaning “our food” in Inuktitut TALOYOAK, NU Feb. 20, 2021 On the coast of Aqviqtuuq, the Nunavut hamlet of Taloyoak is home to 1,100 residents and one $451,000 Arctic Inspiration Prize for their food sovereignty project. WWF-Canada is proud to have helped support the community in developing this prize-winning proposal as well as other ongoing environmental initiatives. Niqihaqut, which means “our food” in... Read More
Go WildFreshwaterLand 110 habitats to be restored by schools across Canada January 18, 2021 WWF-Canada’s Go Wild School Grant program to support teacher, student and campus efforts to help nature thrive. Read More
Oceans Ship-based oil spill compensation reform needed for Indigenous communities January 14, 2021 Indigenous communities face many barriers to receiving compensation for oil spills from ships in their territories — in fact, only one relatively small claim has ever been paid directly to an Indigenous group — according to a new WWF-Canada-commissioned report. When an oil spill from a ship occurs, any person, organization, company,... Read More
WWF-Canada announces new Chair of the Board, Lloyd Bryant December 16, 2020 WWF-Canada is pleased to announce that Lloyd Bryant has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bryant is the retired president and CEO of HP Canada, where he was a champion of sustainability in his sector. He has served on WWF-Canada’s board since 2014. Julie... Read More
FreshwaterLand For $33 per person per year, New Brunswick could prevent 40 at-risk species from going extinct December 9, 2020 For the first time, a new study on wildlife in the Wolastoq/Saint John River Watershed in New Brunswick identifies recovery solutions and costs. Read More
Freshwater Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 229 endangers our environment and our communities December 8, 2020 Gutting core environmental oversight will dismantle the institutions that have helped Ontario boast a strong economy and environment Toronto, Dec. 08, 2020 — Despite being named “Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19,” the Doug Ford government’s Bill 229 is putting nature, people and property in danger all across Ontario.... Read More
Beluga Whales Cancelled segment of proposed marine protected area a deeply troubling setback for endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga October 30, 2020 This Quebec government decision threatens beluga food supply and sets “dangerous precedent” for future of ocean protection, says WWF-Canada Read More
Freshwater New WWF-Canada report reveals the health of 60 per cent of Canada’s sub-watersheds is unknown October 20, 2020 Historic absence of freshwater data is especially concerning given the impact of COVID-19 on field research and monitoring TORONTO, October 20, 2020 – WWF-Canada’s 2020 Watershed Reports raises serious questions about how freshwater ecosystems are faring in response to threats from human activities. The results, released today, underline a... Read More
Collared Pika WWF-Canada releases four new species to symbolically adopt this holiday season. October 6, 2020 WWF-Canada has added four new species and one new family to its popular collection of symbolic wildlife adoptions ahead of the holiday season: the peculiar platypus, powerful red kangaroo, elusive collared pika and iconic ring-tailed lemur. The endearing koala is now available for the first time as a family... Read More
Oceans Canada provides funding for oil and gas development in Newfoundland and Labrador amidst federal scientists’ critique of flawed environmental assessment October 1, 2020 K’JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Earlier this week, Canada’s federal government gave $320 million to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry. Last week, the province also established an offshore exploration initiative that will encourage more drilling and reinvestment in offshore petroleum. These announcements to spur oil and gas... Read More
