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Environmental groups launch appeal to protect Newfoundland offshore waters from fossil fuel expansion

ST JOHN’S, N.L./TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF THE BEOTHUK AND MI’KMAQ –Environmental groups are launching an appeal to protect marine ecosystems off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador from the harmful effects of unchecked exploratory oil and... Read More
ST JOHN’S, N.L./TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF THE BEOTHUK AND MI’KMAQ –Environmental groups are launching an appeal to protect marine ecosystems off...
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New analysis using Canada’s carbon map shows how wildlife conservation also benefits climate

A new study from WWF-Canada has assessed the carbon benefits of previously identified conservation actions that benefit wildlife in the Wolastoq/Saint John River watershed in New Brunswick. If the strategies that have most benefit... Read More
A new study from WWF-Canada has assessed the carbon benefits of previously identified conservation actions that benefit wildlife in...
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Ontario government must do more to protect species at risk: WWF-Canada

WWF-Canada is concerned about the findings outlined in Ontario’s Auditor General’s annual environmental report, which signals a troubling disregard by the Ontario government for the future of at-risk species and climate change. The report... Read More
WWF-Canada is concerned about the findings outlined in Ontario’s Auditor General’s annual environmental report, which signals a troubling disregard...
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WWF-Canada launches 10-year plan to Regenerate Canada

New survey reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are pessimistic about the future of the planet — but there is still time to change the path we’re on. Regenerate Canada and irREVERSIBLE campaign show the... Read More
New survey reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are pessimistic about the future of the planet — but there is...
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Grand Chief Solomon and Minister Wilkinson sign a MOU to assess the feasibility of a National Marine Conservation area in western James Bay and southwestern Hudson Bay.

First phase of Indigenous-led National Marine Conservation Area a critical step in fight against biodiversity loss and climate change

The assessment is another important contribution in meeting Canada’s goal to protect 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030, in a region that will benefit both biodiversity loss and climate change. The... Read More
The assessment is another important contribution in meeting Canada’s goal to protect 30 percent of its land and waters...
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Close-up image of ice melting around black particulate matter

Translating snow and ice science into policy 

Earth’s cryosphere is on the brink of a preventable disaster. Rising temperatures from carbon emissions are pushing communities closer to the limits of their ability to adapt, forcing mountain regions to cope with water... Read More
Earth’s cryosphere is on the brink of a preventable disaster. Rising temperatures from carbon emissions are pushing communities closer...
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Five things we learned at GLOBE Forum in Vancouver

We asked some attendees from WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada to reflect on their key learnings from GLOBE Forum 2024 in Vancouver. Here’s a bit of what they had to share. Read More
We asked some attendees from WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada to reflect on their key learnings from GLOBE Forum 2024...
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How to engage young folks in conservation and restoration

Jim Robb, veteran environment educator and general manager at Friends of the Rouge Watershed answers our questions about how to engage young people in conservation and restoration work, especially in the city, and why... Read More
Jim Robb, veteran environment educator and general manager at Friends of the Rouge Watershed answers our questions about how...
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Restoring maple forests for species, climate and, yum, maple syrup!

Maple forests are under threat. WWF-Canada’s upcoming Maple Initiative will bring together key industry players to restore them back to a healthier state to not only supports more species, but help fight climate change... Read More
Maple forests are under threat. WWF-Canada’s upcoming Maple Initiative will bring together key industry players to restore them back...
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