Respect for Indigenous knowledge must lead nature conservation efforts in Canada
Indigenous knowledge systems must play a central role for Canada’s nature conservation efforts to be successful....
Conservation
Let nature be: Land may be more beneficial to humans when left to nature
A new study found that land is more beneficial to humans when left to nature rather than harvested for resources....
Indigenous-led conservation is championing forest protection
With long-standing relationships with and ancient knowledge of the land, Indigenous-led conservation is championing forest protection....
How marine protected areas help safeguard the ocean
If we protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, we can halt biodiversity loss, ensure fish and food for all and maintain a healthy ocean that can cope with climate change....
Podcast Episode 8
In this episode of What the f*** is biodiversity, Ann and Bob some of the amazing conservation initiatives taking place across Canada....
What on earth are protected areas?
We hear the term "protected areas" all the time, but what does it even mean? New research identifies ecosystem hotspots that Canada needs to protect....
Scientists created a blueprint for saving life on earth
Intended to tackle the twin crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change, it maps a network of land vital for nature and humanity....
Keep calm and save our biodiversity: How Canada can tackle wildlife decline
The latest WWF report found that humans have shifted the natural equilibrium of ecosystems. But there are many ways we can help Canadian wildlife....
Monarch Migration Reflections: Connecting Nature and Place
Monarch butterflies have more than one home. They migrate over 4,000 kilometres across North America to their wintering sites in the mountains of central Mexico. ...
10 signs you’re an everyday conservationist
An everyday conservationist is someone who experiences environmental concern and takes pro-environmental action. This can be your 5-year-old niece or even your 96-year-old grandpa....
The ocean has a chance to recover within 30 years
Marine biodiversity is incredibly resilient. With aggressive conservation efforts and policy changes, the ocean has a chance to bounce back within 30 years. ...
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Why did passenger pigeons go extinct?
Passenger pigeons used to be incredibly abundant in North America but they went extinct so fast, that people barely noticed until it was too late. So what happened?...