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WWF’s Living Planet Report reveals a devastating 69% drop in wildlife populations on average in less than a lifetime

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Toronto, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monitored wildlife populations mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have seen a devastating 69 per cent drop on average since 1970 according to WWFs Living Planet Report (LPR) 2022.

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  • Toronto, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monitored wildlife populations mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have seen a devastating 69 per cent drop on average since 1970 according to WWFs Living Planet Report (LPR) 2022.
  • In fact, the Living Planet Report Canada 2020 showed that species of global conservation concern assessed as threatened on the IUCN Red List declined in Canada by 42%, on average, from 19702016.
  • The biggest declines globally were seen in monitored freshwater populations, which have fallen by an average of 83 per cent.
  • Habitat loss and barriers to migration routes are responsible for about half of the threats to monitored migratory fish species.

Avaaz urges Georgieva and Trudeau to “lasso-in” commitments from IMF to attend December’s vital UN Biodiversity Talks in Montreal

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To highlight the urgency of securing high-level participation and financial resource mobilization for biodiversity conservation ahead of the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, CBD), Avaaz displayed life-size cut-outs of IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and of Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau along an enormous train ticket to Montreal, where the COP15 meeting will be held in December.

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  • The IMF can play a critical role in securing these much needed financial resources.
  • To accelerate agreement among CBD delegates about financing for biodiversity conservation, today Avaaz released a new report, Its the Ecology, Bretton Woods.
  • Written by a group of economists, political scientists, and biodiversity experts, the report is based on a comprehensive review of the literature of the economics of biodiversity.
  • The hope of Avaazs 70 million members around the world is that IMF delegates will read the report and commit to coming to Montreal.

UNPRECEDENTED RESOLUTION OF BIODIVERSITY MAP, IRRECOVERABLE CARBON LAYER, NEW FEATURES IMPROVE DECISION-MAKING FOR SPECIES

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in November, and the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) in December, the latter where more than 150 nations are to establish a set of global targets toward achieving biodiversity goals, the Half-Earth Project Map is announcing a host of new tools and features to show patterns of biodiversity, human impacts, and protected areas to reveal conservation opportunities. The Half-Earth Project Map, a program of E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, emphasizes overall patterns of species richness and rarity. New features incorporate improved resolution of biodiversity layers, an irrecoverable carbon layer, added marine data, and new personalization tools, including translations into Spanish and Portuguese.

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  • Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, emphasizes overall patterns of species richness and rarity.
  • New features incorporate improved resolution of biodiversity layers, an irrecoverable carbon layer, added marine data, and new personalization tools, including translations into Spanish and Portuguese.
  • Visualizing scientific advances in understanding the health and habitats of species makes biodiversity tangible for policymakers at global, national, and local levels.
  • Irrecoverable carbon are stores of carbon, which once released through human activity, threaten goals to limit global warming to 1.5C as established by the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Government of Canada's statement on five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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"The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development plays an important role in raising awareness so that the government can deliver the best possible environmental outcomes.

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  • "The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development plays an important role in raising awareness so that the government can deliver the best possible environmental outcomes.
  • We thank the Commissioner for his work and the recommendations included in these latest reports.
  • "On greening government, we are committed to achieving our sustainable development priorities, as set out in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, and will continue to work collaboratively across more than 100 departments and agencies to do so.
  • "We look forward to working with Canadians, experts, and partners to protect our most vulnerable species, and building a truly sustainable environment to provide a brighter future for all."

Minister Guilbeault advances global solutions on climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution at Climate Week in New York

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, was in New York City this week to attend meetings and events during Climate Week in New York on the margins of the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

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  • Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, was in New York City this week to attend meetings and events during Climate Week in New York on the margins of the 77th United Nations General Assembly.
  • These events provided opportunities to engage with partners to focus on finding solutions to global problems such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
  • The Minister also met with Jennifer Morgan, Special Envoy for International Climate Action for Germany, to discuss important progress underway on the Climate Finance Delivery Plan.
  • Minister Guilbeault participated in the first gathering of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution.

Statement from the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on Fridays for Future youth climate strike

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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For their future, we must work together to reduce greenhouse gases, protect and conserve natural areas, and adapt to the hazards of our new climate reality.

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  • For their future, we must work together to reduce greenhouse gases, protect and conserve natural areas, and adapt to the hazards of our new climate reality.
  • "Climate change is a major concern for youth.
  • "We also recently established Canada's first Environment and Climate Change Youth Council, which provides a forum for youth to influence government decision-making.
  • By working together, it is possible to achieve a healthier, safer and more sustainable environment."

Up to $40 million in Indigenous-led area-based conservation funding now available

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The Indigenous-led area-based conservation program provides funding to Indigenous Peoples to lead or co-lead projects to establish and recognize protected areas.

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  • The Indigenous-led area-based conservation program provides funding to Indigenous Peoples to lead or co-lead projects to establish and recognize protected areas.
  • This includes other effective area-based conservation measures across Canada, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas that can contribute to Canada's conservation targets.
  • Other effective area-based conservation measures recognize important conservation work that is already happening across the country.
  • They are helping Canada take a holistic approach to biodiversity conservation and reaching our conservation goals.

WTTC publishes ground-breaking report on how Travel & Tourism can reverse nature loss

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report published today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report published today bythe World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.
  • With nature tourism representing 20% of global tourism, the report shows just how crucial nature is for destinations around the world.
  • 80% of Travel & Tourism is highly dependent on nature so it is crucial we take a proactive role in advancing nature conservation.
  • The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector.

The Government of Canada and Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador take first steps toward a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Recognizing this, and in the spirit and practice of reconciliation, the Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities on nature conservation.

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  • Recognizing this, and in the spirit and practice of reconciliation, the Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities on nature conservation.
  • This funding will enable Miawpukek First Nation to conduct activities that will help them establish a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area.
  • Once complete, the Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area will contribute significantly toward Canada's goal of protecting 25percent of land and inland waters by 2025.
  • "Miawpukek First Nation appreciates the support provided by the Government of Canada for Indigenous-led conservation that we will undertake within our Traditional Territory.

Canada supports community-based action to improve and protect fresh water in British Columbia

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Fresh water from lakes, rivers, and groundwater is critical for the survival of all living organisms.

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  • Fresh water from lakes, rivers, and groundwater is critical for the survival of all living organisms.
  • They are all focused on improving freshwater quality, reducing harmful substances in fresh water, and restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystem health.
  • "Protecting fresh water in Canada requires dedicated local organizations to be empowered with the resources and support they need.
  • Canada has the third largest renewable supply of fresh water in the worldabout 7 percent of the global renewable supply.