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Flawed environmental assessment of offshore drilling in Newfoundland and Labrador puts marine ecosystems at risk

Environmental groups taking legal action against federal government over flawed environmental impact assessment ST. JOHN’S, NL – Environmental groups are taking legal action against the federal government for failing to properly assess the impacts of exploratory drilling for oil and gas in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore waters. It is the...
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Senior Manager, Arctic Programme

Position Description  The Senior Manager Arctic Programme, is accountable to proactively facilitate and support the effective delivery of the WWF Arctic Strategic Plan.  An integral part of the programme’s delivery involves budget management and fund use.  This position will collaborate closely with WWF-Canada and other international WWF Arctic Programme...
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Oceans

Seismic survey threatens endangered whales

VANCOUVER, BC:  As the oceans become quieter amidst the global pandemic, an application for seismic surveys off the West Coast of Vancouver Island threatens the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales. This week, in response, a coalition of conservation groups has written to the federal minister of Fisheries...
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Earth Hour 2020 shines a light on biodiversity loss and climate change

Toronto, March 24, 2020 – On Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, will once again unite millions around the world to show their commitment to the planet. This year is a critical one for the environment. Global commitments...
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Specialist, Marine Conservation & Shipping

Position Description The Specialist, Marine Conservation and Shipping will provide policy, science, industry perspective, and community and Indigenous engagement and outreach capacity on issues related to marine shipping and marine protection to the WWF Oceans program. By reviewing legislation, regulation, government policy, industry best practices, local community and Indigenous...
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CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

Even though the CN Tower is closed, you can still take your steps for wildlife.  Toronto, ON, March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of our climbers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the CN Tower is closed until at...
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CN Tower Climb

CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

Even though the CN Tower is closed, you can still take your steps for wildlife.  Toronto, ON, March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of our climbers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the CN Tower is closed until at least...
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CN Tower Climb for Nature Event Volunteers

Over 6,500 climbers participated with over $1.4 million raised last year in our CN Tower Climb for Nature, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible enthusiasm, dedication and support of our hundreds of volunteers who were vital to this amazing success!   WWF-Canada is looking for volunteers to...
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