Watershed Reports 2020
Many Canadian watersheds are in good health. But a lack of consistent monitoring may be hiding some of the more serious impacts of human activities.
© Allan Colton
What We Do
World Wildlife Fund Canada is the country’s largest international conservation organization. Using the best scientific analysis and indigenous guidance, we work to conserve species at risk, protect threatened habitats, and address climate change. Our long-term vision is simple: to create a world where people and nature thrive.
Wildlife
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Our planet’s biodiversity is in crisis. Global wildlife populations have declined by 60 per cent on average over the past 40 years — and about half of Canada’s populations are also experiencing decline. WWF-Canada is working to reverse this.
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Habitat
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In Canada, 84 per cent of habitats with high concentrations of at-risk species are inadequately or not at all protected. Alongside local and national partners, WWF-Canada is working to conserve ecologically important regions, create a network of protected areas and restore habitat across the country.
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Climate
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The climate crisis is wreaking havoc across the globe, putting the future of the planet as we know it at risk. WWF-Canada is working on nature-based climate solutions to reduce the release of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and increase our adaptation and resilience to the changes that have already begun.
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Innovation
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WWF-Canada is using cutting-edge science and technology to help fill crucial data gaps, identify the most important habitats and use that knowledge to protect species diversity. From artificial intelligence to drones, conservation technologies are helping us find innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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Featured Story
World leaders sent strong signals of hope for global biodiversity at UN summit
Last week’s UN Summit on Biodiversity saw heads of state from around the world showing support for an ambitious post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Leading up to the event, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined WWF’s Leaders’ Pledge for Nature while Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathon Wilkinson committed Canada to the intergovernmental High Ambition Coalition ...
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What You Can Do
Connect with Nature Indoors
It's easy to feel disconnected from nature when you’re self-isolating at home. That’s why we’re finding new ways to bring the outdoors to you! Check out our list of ideas for things you can do from home.
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Gifts That Change The World
The ring-tailed lemur is probably the most well-known of Madagascar’s 101 lemur species — and the best at relaxing. They can often be found sunbathing on the forest floor in a ‘yoga’ position. This holiday season, adopt a lemur or one of 40 species.
Build your WWF-Canada family
Apply for a WWF School Grant
We are looking for projects that will help protect or restore nature, including activities related to creating, rehabilitating or recovering natural ecosystems and habitats in your school community.
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Canada needs a green recovery plan
Canada has the chance to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change by growing a green and just economy — and nature can help us.
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With Your Help
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healthy native plant gardens were planted through In the Zone Gardens
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kilograms of garbage were collected from Canadian shorelines through the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
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square kilometres in the Last Ice Area (Tuvaijuittuq and Tallurutiup Imanga) were designated as protected areas
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