Emily Vandermeer

Posts count: 66

The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching at sunset in the waters in the Great Bear Sea, BC

Canada’s draft Ocean Noise Strategy hits some of the right notes but is silent on how and when underwater noise will be turned down: WWF-Canada

August 26, 2024

WWF-Canada looks forward to supporting an impactful final Ocean Noise Strategy; urges immediate actions to reduce underwater noise pollution. Read More

WWF-Canada looks forward to supporting an impactful final Ocean Noise Strategy; urges immediate actions to reduce underwater noise pollution.
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WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature comeback sees nearly 5,000 people raise $1.36 million

April 16, 2023

Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World Wildlife Fund-Canada’s annual CN Tower Climb for Nature fundraiser. Together they raised an incredible $1.36... Read More

Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World...
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Blake Moynes wearing safari gear, looking forward.

CN Tower Climbers helping WWF raise more than $1 million for conservation

March 30, 2023

Melissa Grelo, Blake Moynes and thousands more will step up for wildlife with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature on April 15 and 16 Read More

Melissa Grelo, Blake Moynes and thousands more will step up for wildlife with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature...
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Shaun Stephens-Whale is the first to the top of the CN Tower's stairwell, climbing in under 10 minutes.

Record-setting tower climber to defend his title at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

March 7, 2023

Shaun Stephens-Whale is the fastest climber in the fundraising event’s three-decade history, tackling the 1,776 steps in under 10 minutes. Read More

Shaun Stephens-Whale is the fastest climber in the fundraising event’s three-decade history, tackling the 1,776 steps in under 10...
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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching at sunset in the waters south west of Gil Island in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada

WWF-Canada celebrates action plan for future Great Bear Sea MPA Network, calls for swift implementation

February 5, 2023

This blueprint will guide the implementation of the world’s largest Indigenous-led, collaboratively developed marine protected area network. Read More

This blueprint will guide the implementation of the world’s largest Indigenous-led, collaboratively developed marine protected area network.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Canada’s plan to protect 30 per cent of its oceans by 2030 set sail at IMPAC5 in Vancouver

February 1, 2023

WWF-Canada will be taking part in The Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver from Feb. 3-9, 2023. Read More

WWF-Canada will be taking part in The Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver from Feb. 3-9,...
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Emily Giles and comedian Jean Paul lean back on the EdgeWalk.

WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is back after a three-year hiatus

December 13, 2022

To raise awareness for species on the edge of extinction, WWF-Canada’s Emily Giles announced the CN Tower Climb for Nature’s return from atop the EdgeWalk. Read More

To raise awareness for species on the edge of extinction, WWF-Canada’s Emily Giles announced the CN Tower Climb for...
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A photo of the three new symbolic adoption plushies: humpback whale, African elephant family and red-eyed tree frog

New holiday gifts that spread joy and fight wildlife loss

October 20, 2022

World Wildlife Fund Canada is asking people to help stop wildlife loss this holiday season by symbolically adopting species as gifts. Read More

World Wildlife Fund Canada is asking people to help stop wildlife loss this holiday season by symbolically adopting species...
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Billions of litres of harmful waste are dumped by ships in Canada’s protected waters annually: WWF-Canada Report

March 1, 2022

Findings show urgent need for federal government to enact and enforce a ban on dumping in marine protected areas Read More

Findings show urgent need for federal government to enact and enforce a ban on dumping in marine protected areas...
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Holiday gift guide: WWF-Canada reveals six new adoptable species and collection of branded apparel

October 7, 2021

Ahead of the holiday season, WWF-Canada is adding five new species and one new family to its popular collection of symbolic wildlife options: the fennec fox, monarch butterfly, black jaguar, giant Pacific octopus and... Read More

Ahead of the holiday season, WWF-Canada is adding five new species and one new family to its popular collection...
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Percentage of single-use food packaging litter nearly doubled during COVID-19, report finds

June 9, 2021

Our COVID-19 buying, eating and PPE habits are showing up on Canada’s shorelines Read More

Our COVID-19 buying, eating and PPE habits are showing up on Canada’s shorelines
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Wildlife sick of being dumped on by ships in Canada’s marine protected areas

June 8, 2021

WWF-Canada urging federal government to keep ‘No Dumping’ in MPAs promise with advocacy campaign. Read More

WWF-Canada urging federal government to keep ‘No Dumping’ in MPAs promise with advocacy campaign.
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