The biodiversity agenda is a call to action that encourages all Canadians to tackle biodiversity loss as there is no recovery from extinction.
This is a collective space for people to share ideas, information and science.
Our goal is to raise awareness and increase literacy on biodiversity loss in Canada while emphasizing the need for immediate action. Our planet is currently facing a sixth mass extinction. Scientists have estimated that a number of species are at risk of disappearing 1,000 to 10,000 times their natural extinction rate with nearly 1 million species already threatened with extinction. If WE LIVE IN HARMONY WITH BIODIVERSITY and WORK WITH NATURE’S SYSTEMS, species will thrive, including humans.
'Back from the Brink' shares the remarkable stories of how 3 species were saved from extinction through science, innovation and collaboration.
Here are 10 nature conservation highlights from Canada, and around the world, of the last decade that provide evidence for hope.
Individual changes towards plastic use can cause a ripple effect, especially if they influence food manufacturers and grocery stores.
Noise pollution is interfering with animal communication, hindering their foraging abilities, and impacting where they live.
A new study found that the richness of biodiversity is not changing in local ecosystems, rather it's the species that inhabit them that are changing.
Our plastic is landing in birds' nests. Double-crested cormorants regularly interact with human-made debris like plastic when building their nests.
Identifying Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) can help ensure conservation efforts focus on important areas for biodiversity.
The world is grey without biodiversity. But there are many things we can do to tackle biodiversity loss. Together, let's conserve the colours in our world.
Exploring the magic and mystery of the natural world during childhood helps foster more environmentally-minded and nature-loving citizens.
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate. While there are many ways we can help them, a first step is reducing light pollution.
By protecting existing ecosystems and restoring those that have been damaged, we can slow the decline of biodiversity.