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New Canadian minimum standards for marine protected areas are an important step in reversing wildlife loss February 9, 2023 The new Marine Protected Areas Protection Standard provides much-needed clarity and consistency on what activities are and aren’t allowed within MPAs. This means oil and gas activities, bottom trawling and mining is prohibited in... Read More The new Marine Protected Areas Protection Standard provides much-needed clarity and consistency on what activities are and aren’t allowed... Read More
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. Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
Court decision leaves marine ecosystems vulnerable to impacts of exploratory oil and gas drilling December 15, 2021 The Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s assessment of the ecosystem impacts of exploratory oil and gas drilling off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The decision sets a dangerous... Read More The Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s assessment of the ecosystem impacts of exploratory oil... Read More
First phase of Indigenous-led National Marine Conservation Area a critical step in fight against biodiversity loss and climate change August 9, 2021 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... Read More
IMPAC5’s impact: Marine protection makes progress at international oceans summit in Vancouver February 15, 2023 At IMPAC5. Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) and unveiling a new “protection standard” for federal MPAs. Read More At IMPAC5. Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) and unveiling a... Read More
Marine Protected Areas need to be networked to work (because sea life doesn’t stay still) February 6, 2023 In the face of a changing climate, solutions exist to help slow the global decline of biodiversity — but they require thoughtful planning and strong partnerships. IMPAC5, the fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress... Read More In the face of a changing climate, solutions exist to help slow the global decline of biodiversity — but... Read More
What is IMPAC5? The plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans sets sail at this Vancouver summit February 1, 2023 In December, the world agreed to protect 30 per cent of oceans by 2030. IMPAC5, taking place in Vancouver, will be the first time the global ocean community will come together to start tackling... Read More In December, the world agreed to protect 30 per cent of oceans by 2030. IMPAC5, taking place in Vancouver,... Read More
Billions of litres of ship waste are dumped in protected ocean areas each year March 1, 2022 WWF-Canada’s National Vessel Dumping Assessment reveals for the first time how much waste ships are producing — and potentially leaving behind — as they traverse Canadian waters. Read More WWF-Canada’s National Vessel Dumping Assessment reveals for the first time how much waste ships are producing — and potentially... Read More
‘No Dumping’ in Marine Protected Areas Isn’t as Clear as It Seems June 8, 2021 After years of advocacy, WWF-Canada was thrilled when the federal government committed to establishing new minimum standards for federal marine protected areas (MPAs) that included bans on oil and gas exploration, mining, bottom trawling and dumping.... Read More After years of advocacy, WWF-Canada was thrilled when the federal government committed to establishing new minimum standards for federal marine... Read More
Stop playing ‘dirty pool’ in our marine protected areas July 19, 2021 Unlike the kids in our Dirty Pool swimming “experiment,” at-risk species don’t have any choice but to swim in contaminated water. They live in it. You can be a (wild)lifeguard by helping protect our... Read More Unlike the kids in our Dirty Pool swimming “experiment,” at-risk species don’t have any choice but to swim in... Read More