Biodiversity

Joint Statement from Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

As trading nations, Canada and Italy understand the importance of an effective rules-based order, and the benefits that derive from predictable, transparent, and accessible business environments.

Key Points: 
  • As trading nations, Canada and Italy understand the importance of an effective rules-based order, and the benefits that derive from predictable, transparent, and accessible business environments.
  • We welcome our strong and growing economic partnership that generates sustainable economic growth, jobs, and innovation in both our countries.
  • Today, we also discussed Italy's G7 Presidency priorities and our joint commitment to addressing pressing global challenges and advancing our common objectives.
  • Canada and Italy continue to support a free and open Indo-Pacific, which is inclusive, prosperous, secure, and based on the rule of law.

Minister Guilbeault calls for an ambitious plastics treaty at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada's participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada's participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Minister Guilbeault held meetings with environment ministers in Africa, as well as civil society, business leaders, and youth on advancing progress on climate, biodiversity, and the elimination of plastic pollution.
  • I'm encouraged by the collaboration demonstrated at the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, especially toward developing the global agreement on plastic pollution.
  • – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development
    At the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, Minister Guilbeault, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced the allocation of $107 million to Canada's Partnering for Nature initiative.

Photovolt Partners with Farmers to Support Sustainable Agriculture Through Solar Farm Projects

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Through strategic partnerships with landowners, Photovolt is championing the integration of solar farming into agricultural landscapes.

Key Points: 
  • Through strategic partnerships with landowners, Photovolt is championing the integration of solar farming into agricultural landscapes.
  • In response, Photovolt recognizes the potential of solar energy to provide farmers with diversified revenue streams while preserving the natural environment and their land.
  • "Solar provides farmers with an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams, while preserving the natural environment and their own land," said Julia Lejeune, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Photovolt.
  • To gain consent for solar farm projects, Photovolt demonstrates significant biodiversity net gain, ensuring that landowners benefit from enhanced biodiversity during and after the tenancy period.

Government of Canada research facility accredited to international standards for eDNA work for early detection of aquatic invasive species

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Government of Canada is committed to taking a science-based approach to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to taking a science-based approach to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species.
  • On February 15, 2024, the Moncton-based laboratory became DFO's first International Standards Organization (ISO) 17025 accredited eDNA testing lab for aquatic invasive species.
  • It attests to DFO's contributions to protecting Canada's aquatic ecosystems through its early detection of aquatic invasive species using innovative tools.
  • Leveraging eDNA – the genetic material shed by organisms in their environment – is a transformative approach for aquatic invasive species detection.

Canon recognized with highest A score for its climate change activities from CDP

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues.

Key Points: 
  • The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues.
  • Evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding such topics as climate change and water resource management.
  • This is Canon's third time earning a spot on the A List in the climate change category, having been included in the A List previously in 2016 and 2020.
  • Canon will continue working to make various technological advancements and improve managerial efficiency to help to reduce CO2 throughout society.

Pew Names Scientists From 6 Countries as 2024 Fellows in Marine Conservation

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that it has selected six distinguished researchers as recipients of the 2024 Pew fellowship in marine conservation .

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that it has selected six distinguished researchers as recipients of the 2024 Pew fellowship in marine conservation .
  • "These talented scientists are working to conserve and protect marine species and habitats across the globe—from Africa's coasts to the coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean."
  • The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation awards midcareer scientists and other experts $150,000 grants over three years to pursue marine conservation-oriented research projects.
  • Marine fellows are selected by an international committee of marine science and conservation experts through a rigorous nomination and review process.

Envision Energy Awarded 2024 EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices. Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.

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  • Envision Energy has been honored with the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its excellent sustainability performance, achieving the highest score among renewable energy companies in China.
  • SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices.
  • Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.
  • It evaluates over 125,000 companies across 200+ industries and 180+ countries, with only those scoring in the top 5% are awarded a gold rating.

Envision Energy Awarded 2024 EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices. Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.

Key Points: 
  • Envision Energy has been honored with the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its excellent sustainability performance, achieving the highest score among renewable energy companies in China.
  • SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Rating for its outstanding sustainability practices.
  • Envision Energy ranked in the top 4% globally, surpassing 96% of all rated companies, and led the renewable energy sector in China.
  • It evaluates over 125,000 companies across 200+ industries and 180+ countries, with only those scoring in the top 5% are awarded a gold rating.

GOLDWIN Becomes Third Japanese Company to Join "The Fashion Pact" to Proactively Help Improve Global Environment

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

GOLDWIN INC., headquartered in Tokyo, joined in February 2024 "The Fashion Pact," a global initiative for the fashion and textile industry to curtail environmental burdens.

Key Points: 
  • GOLDWIN INC., headquartered in Tokyo, joined in February 2024 "The Fashion Pact," a global initiative for the fashion and textile industry to curtail environmental burdens.
  • GOLDWIN has become the third Japanese company to join the global initiative.
  • The Fashion Pact, intended for companies related to the luxury, retail, apparel, sports, and lifestyle sectors, currently has more than 60 member companies including Kering, CHANEL, Burberry, Nike, and adidas.
  • GOLDWIN's target-setting toward improving the environment:
    GOLDWIN is working toward resolving the issue of climate change to improve the global environment under its business philosophy: "Realizing affluent and healthy life through sports."

GOLDWIN Becomes Third Japanese Company to Join "The Fashion Pact" to Proactively Help Improve Global Environment

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

GOLDWIN INC., headquartered in Tokyo, joined in February 2024 "The Fashion Pact," a global initiative for the fashion and textile industry to curtail environmental burdens.

Key Points: 
  • GOLDWIN INC., headquartered in Tokyo, joined in February 2024 "The Fashion Pact," a global initiative for the fashion and textile industry to curtail environmental burdens.
  • GOLDWIN has become the third Japanese company to join the global initiative.
  • The Fashion Pact, intended for companies related to the luxury, retail, apparel, sports, and lifestyle sectors, currently has more than 60 member companies including Kering, CHANEL, Burberry, Nike, and adidas.
  • GOLDWIN's target-setting toward improving the environment:
    GOLDWIN is working toward resolving the issue of climate change to improve the global environment under its business philosophy: "Realizing affluent and healthy life through sports."