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.
Beavers have long been recognized as nature’s engineers, building dams that slow rivers and reduce flood risks. But new research shows their impact is even greater. Beavers create thriving, water-rich habitats that act as natural firebreaks, slowing wildfires and helping ecosystems recover. Far from being just a Canadian icon, the beaver is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.
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.
While you enjoy your morning coffee, likely you aren’t thinking about how your beans affect a warbler nesting in Alberta or a Woodpecker flying in Ontario. However, coffee production in Central and South America is deeply linked to the health of bird populations that migrate thousands of kilometres to spend their summers in Canada.
The Health Care Forest project partners with health care facilities across Canada to rewild their grounds by planting trees and creating biodiverse green spaces. This initiative supports patient and staff well-being, promotes biodiversity recovery, and helps combat climate change through nature-based healing environment.
A new public art and climate initiative brings life-sized puppet animals on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic, symbolizing the mass displacement caused by climate change. Blending art with science and rooted in storytelling, the project uses immersive performance to engage the senses for urgent action.
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.
On Kainai (Blood Tribe) territory in Alberta, the first Indigenous Fire Guardians program in Canada is rekindling traditional fire knowledge to heal land and culture. As wildfires surge and biodiversity declines, this initiative offers an example of how Indigenous leadership can drive ecological recovery and sovereign stewardship.
Biodiversity isn’t just out in the wild - it’s all around us, even in the heart of our cities. In this episode of our podcast, Ann talks with urban ecologist Nina-Marie Lister about why urban nature matters and how we can help urban biodiversity thrive.
Ontario’s proposed mining bill threatens to undo decades of conservation work. The Toronto Zoo warns that species like the Blanding’s turtle could face extinction if vital habitat protections are removed. With biodiversity at risk, scientists and conservationists are urging stronger safeguards before it’s too late.
How Vancouver’s St. George Rainway uses a bioswale to manage stormwater, support biodiversity, and reconnect critical ecological corridors through innovative green infrastructure design.
Ford’s government is quietly advancing Bill 5, legislation that would repeal Ontario’s nearly 20-year-old Endangered Species Act. If passed, the bill would roll back decades of conservation progress, placing countless vulnerable species at greater risk and further undermining Canada’s already faltering biodiversity commitments.
