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Plastic Industry Sues Government to Stop Canada from Reducing Plastic Pollution

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Every year, Canada produces more than four million tonnes of plastic waste, and every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters the global oceans.

Key Points: 
  • Every year, Canada produces more than four million tonnes of plastic waste, and every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters the global oceans.
  • “While the plastic industry is fighting progress, it is not providing any real solutions to the plastic crisis.
  • Worse, the industry suggests the carcinogen-releasing method of burning plastics as an emerging solution to plastic waste,” said Anthony Merante, Plastics Campaigner, Oceana Canada.
  • “The continued production of single-use plastic is unsustainable and will prohibit Canada from meeting its commitment to zero plastic waste.

Government of Canada invests in reversing biodiversity loss through conservation breeding program for caribou in Jasper National Park

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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As a result of today's announcement, Parks Canada is taking the first steps toward implementing this first-of-its-kind caribou conservation breeding program.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of today's announcement, Parks Canada is taking the first steps toward implementing this first-of-its-kind caribou conservation breeding program.
  • Budget 2021 has made over $24 million available through the Nature Legacy program for caribou conservation initiatives in Jasper National Park.
  • Caribou that live in Jasper National Park are part of a subgroup of woodland caribou called southern mountain caribou.
  • Parks Canada could begin to bring wild caribou into the new conservation breeding centre in Jasper National Park as early as 2025.

‘Nobel Prize for Environment’ Awarded to Ocean Whistleblowers Calling for High Seas Fishing Ban

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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“A high seas fishing ban is one of the most effective ways to reverse the damage inflicted on the ocean through decades of unsustainable overfishing, mostly at the hands of wealthy Western countries,” Pauly said.

Key Points: 
  • “A high seas fishing ban is one of the most effective ways to reverse the damage inflicted on the ocean through decades of unsustainable overfishing, mostly at the hands of wealthy Western countries,” Pauly said.
  • He and Pauly have also co-authored a Change.org petition , encouraging others to add their voice to the call for a ban on high seas fishing.
  • “Banning fishing on the high seas – it’s good for biodiversity, it’s good economically, it’s good for global food security.
  • “For the 50th anniversary of the Tyler Prize we honor two champions of ocean sustainability – Dr. Daniel Pauly and Dr. Rashid Sumaila.

NatureAlpha Launches New Biodiversity and Nature Data Solutions for Investors

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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NatureAlpha, the nature and biodiversity analytics company, today announced it has launched a new suite of data products and solutions for investors seeking to track the biodiversity and nature footprint of their investment decision-making in response to growing demand.

Key Points: 
  • NatureAlpha, the nature and biodiversity analytics company, today announced it has launched a new suite of data products and solutions for investors seeking to track the biodiversity and nature footprint of their investment decision-making in response to growing demand.
  • The new analytics comprise ~3000 companies across three datasets: Biodiversity Impact, incorporating the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT); Nature Risk, including stewardship information incorporating the nature and biodiversity management practices of companies; and the BioFootprint Biodiversity Footprint, based on lifecycle analysis, across the MSCI All Countries company universe.
  • This follows the announcement of NatureAlpha’s collaboration with the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT), home to the world’s most authoritative global biodiversity information.
  • Curating inputs from scientific, regulatory, corporate and governmental sources, the data draws from and delivers to internationally agreed goals.

Canada Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of the Leadership Forum at IMPAC5 - the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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"The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.

Key Points: 
  • "The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.
  • I was encouraged by the support from all involved and look forward to the Government of Canada's continued leadership in protecting our oceans."
  • IMPAC5 is the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress, a global forum that brings together ocean conservation professionals and high-level officials to inform, inspire and act on marine protected areas.
  • To date, 52 countries and territories have protected at least 10 per cent of their marine areas and it is estimated that 7.65 per cent of the world ocean is covered by marine protected areas.

Canada to Refuse to Permit Seabed Mining Absent a Rigorous Regulatory Regime

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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In the absence of these key elements, Canada will not permit seabed mining in areas under its jurisdiction."

Key Points: 
  • In the absence of these key elements, Canada will not permit seabed mining in areas under its jurisdiction."
  • Canada has made real progress in protecting the oceans, and that includes taking a strong stand in banning seabed mining in marine protected areas.
  • Seabed mining is the exploration and exploitation of minerals, aggregates or any other inorganic matter from the seabed and its subsoil.
  • Canada is a member of the International Seabed Authority Council and is actively engaged in the negotiations on seabed mineral exploitation regulations.

Marine Protected Area Network partners endorse plan to protect British Columbia's North Coast

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Sunday, February 5, 2023
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are jointly announcing the endorsement of the Marine Protected Area Network Action Plan (the Action Plan) for the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB).

Key Points: 
  • are jointly announcing the endorsement of the Marine Protected Area Network Action Plan (the Action Plan) for the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB).
  • "The endorsement of the Marine Protected Area Network Action Plan for the Northern Shelf Bioregion demonstrates what we can accomplish together to conserve biodiversity when we rely on science, conservation and Indigenous and local knowledge.
  • "This action plan lays the foundation for meaningful protection of the valuable marine environment off the Northern Coast of British Columbia.
  • "We are honoured to showcase this Marine Protected Areas Network Action Plan—a milestone for ocean conservation that will protect and restore marine ecosystems across the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.

Statement by the Prime Minister on International Development Week

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Sunday, February 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Development Week, which runs from February 5 to 11, 2023:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Development Week, which runs from February 5 to 11, 2023:
    "Canada has a proud tradition of supporting international development efforts, and today, on the first day of International Development Week , we commit to continuing that work.
  • "A unique Canadian tradition since 1991, International Development Week shines a light on the work of international development workers, volunteers, and partners, and provides an opportunity to highlight Canada's important contributions on the international stage.
  • By highlighting this important work, International Development Week invites all of us to join global efforts and be agents of positive change.
  • And this week, let's also thank Canadians who are working tirelessly toward a better tomorrow for everyone."

Government of Canada advancing on goal of creating 10 new national marine conservation areas with new policy direction

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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It identifies a suite of management tools for NMCAs, including regulatory tools to be developed under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act.

Key Points: 
  • It identifies a suite of management tools for NMCAs, including regulatory tools to be developed under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act.
  • This new policy guidance lays the groundwork for effective collaboration with all partners and gets us closer to our goal of creating ten national marine conservation areas in Canada.
  • The new Policy will now better align with the 2002 Canada's National Marine Conservation Areas Act, global commitments to marine conservation, several decades of managing NMCAs, and the current priorities set by the Government of Canada.
  • Parks Canada works with Indigenous communities across the country as partners in conserving natural heritage, including the establishment of national marine conservation areas.

Global Times: White paper showcases China's firm resolve in green devt in new era

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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The white paper, titled "China's Green Development in the New Era," contains seven chapters, including China's commitment to green development path, green territorial configuration, industrial structure's further optimization, mechanism for green development and international cooperation outreach.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper, titled "China's Green Development in the New Era," contains seven chapters, including China's commitment to green development path, green territorial configuration, industrial structure's further optimization, mechanism for green development and international cooperation outreach.
  • According to the white paper, China, as the world's largest developing nation, has made remarkable progress in green development and great contribution in the global arena.
  • China has shown consistency in its policy as it pursues a green path of development, which is borne out in the white paper.
  • And it is also working with other countries on promoting green development under the Belt and Road Initiative, Zhao said.