A new report by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society shows that protecting nature is a major driver of Canada’s economy. One month after the report’s release, Canada unveiled 'A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature,' which outlines how the federal government will deliver its 2030 Nature Strategy....
British Columbia's inland temperate rainforest is under threat, despite being home to endangered species and ancient trees over a thousand years old. Scientists are urging that protecting these valleys is not optional. It’s critical to preventing irreversible biodiversity loss....
A mysterious trio of orcas spotted in Vancouver’s harbour is offering scientists new insights into ecosystem conditions in the Salish Sea...
Glaciers in Canada’s Columbia Icefield are retreating at unprecedented rates, threatening freshwater ecosystems, wildlife, and the communities that rely on them. But artistic projects are using photography to make this distant crisis visible, reminding us of the cascading effects of glacier loss....
A new report commissioned by the Sierra Club BC, highlights how decades of logging, wildfires, and ineffective old-growth deferrals have left the British Columbia's primary forests fragmented and vulnerable. ...
Sea stars along B.C.’s coast are showing signs of recovery after a decade of devastating losses from sea star wasting disease. Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the disease, offering hope for the restoration of these vital marine predators and the ecosystems they help maintain....
Today, September 30, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never returned home. This day calls us to reflect, to learn, to listen, and to take action — socially, politically, and environmentally....
In February 2019, we introduced our Biodiversity Action Agenda, developed from insights gathered during a four-part national conversation series on biodiversity conservation. A key theme that emerged from these discussions was the critical role of landscape connectivity....
Back in February 2019, we launched our Biodiversity Action Agenda, which captured the collective insights of a four-part national conversation series on biodiversity conservation. The agenda set out a bold pathway for protecting biodiversity outlining recommendations in regard to strategies and plans, public engagement, policy, and political leadership. ...
Canada is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, but few creatures capture the imagination like the Spirit Bear. Unique to Canada, this rare bear often surprises people and reminds us that much of the country’s biodiversity remains unnoticed. Protecting these remarkable species starts with simply knowing they exist....
Canada has committed to protecting 30% of the world's land and waters by 2030, marking a milestone in conservation and an unprecedented pledge to biodiversity recovery. Achieving these goals relies on national coordination, systemic transformation, collaboration and innovation, and realization for the value of the environment in decision-making. ...
Boston is transforming traditional roadside turfgrass into bioswales and rain gardens to manage stormwater, reduce flooding, and support urban biodiversity. This shift makes green infrastructure a new standard in city planning, reflecting a broader commitment to climate resilience and ecological design....