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Seal River Watershed Alliance, Government of Canada, and Manitoba Government sign a historic agreement to protect one of the largest ecologically intact watersheds in the world

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Located in northern Manitoba, the 50,000 km2 Seal River Watershed is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Located in northern Manitoba, the 50,000 km2 Seal River Watershed is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.
  • "The Seal River Watershed Alliance is proud to reach this major milestone in the journey to establish an Indigenous protected area.
  • "Today marks a historic agreement to protect one of the largest and most ecologically intact watersheds in the world.
  • We are grateful to the members of the Seal River Watershed Alliance for their leadership in protecting this global treasure.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT team up to deliver conservation in the Northwest Territories

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), have been operating in the territory for decades and recognize the importance of protecting these natural spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), have been operating in the territory for decades and recognize the importance of protecting these natural spaces.
  • Today, a Collaboration Agreement has been signed to leverage their shared capacity – which means more positive outcomes for NWT.
  • Learn more about Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT and support this important work.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Government of Canada partners with Ocean Wise to amplify the voice of young professionals at IMPAC5

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), young people will make up approximately one third of all participants.

Key Points: 
  • At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), young people will make up approximately one third of all participants.
  • Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard has announced a new partnership with Ocean Wise and over $430,000 in funding to help amplify the voices of young professionals at IMPAC5.
  • A major cross-cutting thematic stream of IMPAC5 is the Voice of Young Professionals .
  • The IMPAC5 Young Professionals Committee is comprised of 15 exceptional young professionals from around the world.

Protecting and restoring biodiversity in the Canadian marine environment

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Saturday, December 17, 2022
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Now more than ever, we are seeing the impact that climate change and biodiversity loss has on our marine spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Now more than ever, we are seeing the impact that climate change and biodiversity loss has on our marine spaces.
  • These initiatives will further Canada's efforts on marine conservation by improving our understanding of the marine environment, restoring aquatic habitats and contributing towards conservation initiatives.
  • The congress will bring together marine conservation experts to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices to strengthen the conservation of marine biodiversity.
  • "Canada's oceans and waterways are invaluable to our coastal communities, our marine transportation system, and to marine biodiversity.

COP15: Daily highlights

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Saturday, December 10, 2022
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This morning, Minister Guilbeault held a media callback to discuss the first week of COP15.

Key Points: 
  • This morning, Minister Guilbeault held a media callback to discuss the first week of COP15.
  • In the afternoon, Minister Guilbeault made Indigenous-led conservation announcements.
  • The announcement was followed by a media scrum.
  • More info here: Canada Pavilion at COP15 Events program - Canada.ca
    Location:Public Action Zone (Grand Quai du Port de Montral Le Pavillon, level 2, entrance door 17)
    Location:Palais des congrs de Montral, 1st floor
    For more information on the daily schedule, visit the UN CBD website: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int) .

COP15: Daily highlights - December 8, 2022

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Birds enrich our urban environments while helping to balance our ecosystems, and we all benefit when we raise awareness about the importance of bird life.

Key Points: 
  • Birds enrich our urban environments while helping to balance our ecosystems, and we all benefit when we raise awareness about the importance of bird life.
  • I remain very optimistic, as we've already landed a number of sections in the text in the past days.
  • They announced major new international funding for biodiversity conservation, as well as significant investment in Indigenous-led conservation in Canada.
  • For more information on the daily schedule, visit the UN CBD website: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int) .

Launch of collaboration to develop biodiversity indicators for Québec investors

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Once created, they will allow a first in Canada: mobilizing players in conservation, biodiversity, research and finance to rally around protecting Qubec's biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • Once created, they will allow a first in Canada: mobilizing players in conservation, biodiversity, research and finance to rally around protecting Qubec's biodiversity.
  • Investors represent a critical lever for quickly transforming the economy to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
  • The indicators created by this project will establish a shared framework to assess the impact investments have on biodiversity and improve decision-making.
  • "This unique project will provide shared indicators specific to Qubec that investors like CDPQ can leverage to have a positive impact on society and nature.

Poll shows Canadians want more and faster government action on land and ocean protection

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Key findings of the poll include:

Key Points: 
  • Key findings of the poll include:
    A strong majority of Canadians (over 80%) support further government commitments to protecting land and sea in Canada, including increasing protection to at least 30% of land and sea by 2030.
  • The majority of Canadians feel that over half of Canadas sea areas and nearly half of land in Canada should be protected.
  • This poll demonstrates that Canadians want more action from their governments when it comes to protecting Canadas land and ocean, says Sandra Schwartz, CPAWS National Executive Director.
  • Our Roadmap to 2030 shows where Canadas federal, provincial, and territorial governments currently stand on their land and ocean protection obligations, and offers detailed recommendations to achieve 30% protection of land and ocean in Canada by 2030.

CPAWS report reveals Canada’s Marine Protected Areas need better protection

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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One very large MPA, the Tallurutiup Imanga proposed National Marine Conservation Area covering 1.9% of Canadas ocean, is only proposed and so was not scored.

Key Points: 
  • One very large MPA, the Tallurutiup Imanga proposed National Marine Conservation Area covering 1.9% of Canadas ocean, is only proposed and so was not scored.
  • The results were driven by two very large and weakly protected MPAs, the Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area in B.C.
  • The CPAWS report focuses on 18 federally designated MPAs that cover about 8.3% of Canadas ocean.
  • CPAWS is the first organization to assess Canadas federal MPAs against both The MPA Guide and the minimum protection standards.

IMPAC5 announces Young Professionals Committee ahead of International Youth Day

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Sixteen exceptional young professionals from around the world are joining the leadership of the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Sixteen exceptional young professionals from around the world are joining the leadership of the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).
  • Todayon the eve of International Youth DayIMPAC5 is proud to announce that a powerful Congress programming stream, by and for young professionals, will be created with these remarkable young leaders at the helm.
  • Eight of the sixteen Young Professionals Committee members are from Canada, including six Indigenous members from across the country.
  • Now more than ever, it's important to ensure young voices, ideas and opinions are woven throughout the narrative of international gatherings like IMPAC5.