Media Releases

   TORONTO, April 22, 2019 – New research from World Wildlife Fund Canada reveals opportunities for governments at all levels in Canada to site new protected areas and other conservation measures where at-risk wildlife need it most. In addition, this new research maps Canada’s carbon-rich forests, soils and peat...

This weekend, WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature raised $1.4 million and counting for wildlife conservation. Now in its 29th year, nearly 7,000 individuals ranging from ages four to 80+ registered for the Climb on Saturday and Sunday, including over 200 corporate teams.      This was the second climb for Megan Leslie,...

TORONTO, April 10, 2019 — This weekend, thousands of individuals will conquer the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in support of nature and wildlife by taking part in WWF-Canada’s 29th annual CN Tower Climb for Nature. Last year, more than 6,000 participants raised over $1 million for conservation programs. We hope to...

LONDON, April 5, 2019 – A new native plant tag, unveiled today by World Wildlife Fund Canada and Carolinian Canada, makes it easier for gardeners in southern Ontario to choose plants that are good for wildlife and the environment.   Developed in consultation with native plant growers as part...

TORONTO, April 2, 2019 – The government of Canada’s report on Canada’s changing climate, which documents warming Arctic temperatures and ice loss, acidifying oceans, and changes in freshwater flow associated with climate change, underscores the urgent need for dramatically heightened ambitions to reduce Canada’s significant contribution to climate change....

TORONTO, MARCH 25, 2019 —Registration is open for WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature. Now in its 29th year, the Climb is a great way for friends, families and co-workers to come together to challenge their fitness and fundraising goals while supporting wildlife and nature here in Canada.      The Climb takes...

Toronto, March 27, 2019 – Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, is set to once again unite millions of people around the world to show their commitment to the planet. As global wildlife populations decline at an unprecedented rate, coupled with the ever-present challenge of...

This position may be based in a WWF office in Canada, Finland, Russia, The Netherlands, or the U.S.    Make a Change for the Arctic Do you want to have a positive impact on the future of the Arctic and transform the climate change story? Are you interested in...

TORONTO, March 19, 2019 – World Wildlife Fund Canada is pleased to see the Government of Canada’s 2019 budget intention to support work with the Government of Nunavut and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to explore options to protect the High Arctic Basin, or Tuvaijuittuq, which means “the ice never...

TORONTO — The Government of Ontario’s review of the 2007 Endangered Species Act could put the province’s most vulnerable animals and plants at even greater risk by removing barriers to the harmful activities that are driving wildlife decline, say the David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice, Earthroots, Environmental Defence, Greenpeace Canada,...

Position Description The Manager, Community Campaigns has proven campaign management and execution, results analysis, data segmentation and online fundraising experience. As a member of our Community Giving and Marketing team, this role works closely with Communications, Digital, Development, and Donor Relations teams to bring species adoptions, e-store revenue, digital...

GUELPH, Feb. 4, 2019 – The power of environmental DNA technology is being extended to community groups across the country to allow for faster creation of more robust freshwater health data, as a result of a new $2.6 million partnership between World Wildlife Fund Canada, Environment and Climate Change...