Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Global food production has led to major biodiversity loss
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and food insecurity, the need for sustainable food production has taken on a new urgency. But…
biodiversity
Parks Canada contributes another $1 million to support ecological corridors in Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting biodiversity and conserving 30 per cent of land and inland waters and 30 per cent of marine…
Nevada Court Rules Groundwater and Surface Water are the Same
CARSON CITY, Nev.— The Nevada Supreme Court ruled today that the state has a right to manage groundwater for the preservation of senior water rights and…
Protecting nature at the Massé Stream in Montérégie, part of $6.7 million in national habitat protection
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced that Ciel et Terre (formerly known as the Centre d’information sur l’environnement de…
Government of Canada invests in further protecting Canada’s waters from aquatic invasive species
Vancouver – Threats to biodiversity are being felt across Canada and the world. After habitat loss, invasive species are the second biggest threat to global…
Government of Canada launches pilot to support innovative funding opportunities for conservation
Gatineau, QC – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has launched the Conservation Exchange Pilot, an innovative, science-based initiative designed to…
Government of Canada and City of Vancouver invest in Rain City Strategy
Vancouver – Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, and Scott Jensen, Chair of…
Canada and Quebec work together on Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park Expansion Project
Tadoussac, QC – The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced their joint intention to begin working to expand the boundaries of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. This…
New Brunswick achieves goal of protecting 10 per cent of land and freshwater
The provincial government announced on December 13 that it is protecting an additional 277,900 hectares of Crown land to reach its goal of protecting 10 per…
Statement by Steven Guilbeault on the opening of COP15
Montréal – “The fight to protect nature has never been more important than it is right now. With a million species at risk of extinction around…
Canada welcomes the world for COP15 to protect nature
Montréal – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was in Montréal to welcome delegates from around the world to the 15th meeting of the Conference of…
Partners in Saskatchewan demonstrate strong commitment to biodiversity conservation in Meewasin Valley
Gatineau, QC – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, along with the Honourable Dana Skoropad,…
Canada funds 67 new projects to protect species at risk and their habitats
Charlottetown, PEI – Canada’s wildlife and its habitat are in crisis. The future of all living things depends on actions taken now. Efforts to protect…
Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy—building resilient communities and a strong economy
It is unequivocal that Canada’s climate has changed and will continue to change. People in Canada are experiencing record-breaking climate events—from wildfires to extreme heat…
Minister Guilbeault’s statement on Canada’s position and achievements on climate change at COP27
Gatineau, QC – “Canada and nearly 200 other countries have reached agreement on the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, the next step forward for climate ambition…
FCM at COP27: Canada’s municipalities lead the way on climate adaptation and emissions reduction efforts
The President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Taneen Rudyk, issued the following statement at the close of the United Nations climate change conference…
Canada invests in Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
Parry Sound, ON – Canadians depend on nature for clean water to drink and air to breathe, food to eat, and quality spaces to enjoy…
Expansion of Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area complete
Gatineau, QC – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the successful expansion of the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife…
New Research Highlights Impact of Microplastic Pollution on Biodiversity
New research from Queen’s University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University revealed the impact that microplastic pollution is having on biodiversity. Currently up to 10…
Parties of the Ramsar Convention Call for Alignment of Wetland Conservation and Biodiversity Targets
Following, the 13th Conference of Parties of the Ramsar Convention (COP13), the members have called for wetland conservation to be embedded in the post-2020 biodiversity…
Guelph Researchers Develop eDNA Protocol to Identify Aquatic Plant Diversity
Ecological surveys of biodiversity provide fundamental baseline information on species occurrence and the health of an ecosystem, but can require significant labour and taxonomic expertise…
Greywater Dumping In Arctic Waters Set to Double By 2035
A gap in Canadian regulations governing greywater disposal in the Arctic could lead to a significant increase in pollution in highly sensitive waters in the future…
Protection of Last Intact Forest Corridor Along Rideau Waterway
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the protection of 48 hectares (120 acres), including 2.5 kilometres of historic Rideau Waterway shoreline, on Whitefish…
New Aquatic Species Added to Endangered Species List
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) added the Midland Painted Turtle to a growing list of species found to be at…