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MaPP: A foundation for future marine protected areas

Tthe recently completed Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plan for BC’s coast sets out recommendations to sustainably manage 102,000 km2 of Canada’s Pacific Coast, stretching from Northern Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. Read More
Tthe recently completed Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plan for BC’s coast sets out recommendations to sustainably manage 102,000 km2...
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Historic tiger summit closes with plans to secure more financial backing

St. Petersburg, Russia: The historic International Tiger Conservation Forum ended today with crucial plans to discuss further financing options for the Global Tiger Recovery Programme approved at the meeting, kick-starting new efforts to double... Read More
St. Petersburg, Russia: The historic International Tiger Conservation Forum ended today with crucial plans to discuss further financing options...
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Bird Migration: Helping our Feathered Friends

Did you know that cities and buildings pose a threat to birds during this time of year? We can all do our part to help make this migration season a safe one for these... Read More
Did you know that cities and buildings pose a threat to birds during this time of year? We can...
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Emerging economies also emerging leaders in effective climate action

Gland, Switzerland: Influential emerging economies are also emerging with the leading plans to cut carbon emissions causing climate change, according to a WWF study issued today. Issued as country delegates head to the UN... Read More
Gland, Switzerland: Influential emerging economies are also emerging with the leading plans to cut carbon emissions causing climate change,...
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WWF applauds U.S. polar bear announcement

WWF is applauding the US government’s designation of polar bear habitat in Alaska. The government has announced that 484,000 square kilometers of sea ice, islands, and coastline considered important to the bears is now... Read More
WWF is applauding the US government’s designation of polar bear habitat in Alaska. The government has announced that 484,000...
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Cancun negotiators need to play catch-up

Cancun, Mexico – After a spate of reports showing a shortfall in actions to prevent catastrophic climate change, agreeing to a catch up plan is the pressing priority facing countries assembling for the UN... Read More
Cancun, Mexico – After a spate of reports showing a shortfall in actions to prevent catastrophic climate change, agreeing...
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WWF-Canada Available for Comment at Cancun Climate Conference

(Toronto: November 29, 2010): WWF-Canada’s Zoë Caron, Climate Policy & Advocacy Specialist will be joining international delegates in Cancun, Mexico from November 29 to December 10, for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate... Read More
(Toronto: November 29, 2010): WWF-Canada’s Zoë Caron, Climate Policy & Advocacy Specialist will be joining international delegates in Cancun,...
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WWF Calls on NEB to Collect Unbiased Evidence through Commissioned Studies

(Ottawa: November 30, 2010) – WWF-Canada this week made its first submission to the National Energy Board’s Arctic Offshore Drilling Review, asking for the NEB to commission independent studies to address the troubling knowledge... Read More
(Ottawa: November 30, 2010) – WWF-Canada this week made its first submission to the National Energy Board’s Arctic Offshore...
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WWF-Canada’s Arctic work in the news

Arctic areas may regain protection The Chronicle Herald February 23, 2011 Close encounter with polar bears shocks Coca-Cola exec. Vancouver Sun December 30, 2010 Howling Kivalliq blizzard good news for polar bears Nunatsiaq News... Read More
Arctic areas may regain protection The Chronicle Herald February 23, 2011 Close encounter with polar bears shocks Coca-Cola exec....
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Ten things we loved about Spring Things 2015

Living Planet @ Work’s 2015 Spring Things workplace fundraising campaign has drawn to a close. Take a look at what we were up to this year and why we had so much fun doing... Read More
Living Planet @ Work’s 2015 Spring Things workplace fundraising campaign has drawn to a close. Take a look at...
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