Emily Vandermeer

Posts count: 80

Close up of three southern resident Killer whales (Orcinus orca) moving through the waters at Active Pass, British Columbia, Canada

Leaders of Canada’s Largest Environmental and Conservation Organizations Unite on Parliament Hill to Fight Federal Environmental Rollbacks

June 3, 2026

“Wildlife like the southern resident killer whale doesn’t disappear by accident. Extinction is a choice — a choice about what we protect and what we sacrifice," said Megan Leslie, president and CEO of WWF-Canada. Read More

“Wildlife like the southern resident killer whale doesn’t disappear by accident. Extinction is a choice — a choice about...
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A Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) with striking yellow eyes is flying low over a snow-covered landscape in Alberta, Canada.

The starkest picture of wildlife loss in Canada to date: WWF’s new Living Planet Report Canada

September 22, 2025

Persistent decline in wildlife population comes at a time of weakening protections for species and their habitats TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2025 — World Wildlife Fund Canada’s Living Planet Report Canada (LPRC) 2025: Wildlife at... Read More

Persistent decline in wildlife population comes at a time of weakening protections for species and their habitats TORONTO, Sept....
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WWF's panda mascot in the stands of BC Place with the Vancouver Canadians' Bob Brown Bear, BC Lions' Leo the Lion and the Vancouver Whitecaps' Spike.

WWF-Canada’s ‘Climb for Nature’ is returning to Vancouver after successful debut

March 4, 2025

To train for the event, WWF’s panda challenged B.C. sports mascots to a stair climb race at BC Place on World Wildlife Day! VANCOUVER, Monday, March 3, 2025 — World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada)... Read More

To train for the event, WWF’s panda challenged B.C. sports mascots to a stair climb race at BC Place...
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Why the High Seas Treaty is a high priority for protecting ocean life

February 24, 2026

Whales and other ocean species don’t abide by borders. Their lives and migratory routes can span thousands of kilometres, crossing countries’ invisible marine boundaries and out into the high seas. These international waters that... Read More

Whales and other ocean species don’t abide by borders. Their lives and migratory routes can span thousands of kilometres,...
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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching at sunset in the waters in the Great Bear Sea, BC

Canada’s draft Ocean Noise Strategy hits some of the right notes but is silent on how and when underwater noise will be turned down: WWF-Canada

August 26, 2024

WWF-Canada looks forward to supporting an impactful final Ocean Noise Strategy; urges immediate actions to reduce underwater noise pollution. Read More

WWF-Canada looks forward to supporting an impactful final Ocean Noise Strategy; urges immediate actions to reduce underwater noise pollution.
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LPRC 2025: Here’s how wildlife populations are trending in Canadian habitats

September 25, 2025

For the first time, the Living Planet Report Canada examines what's happening in diverse habitats across the country. Here’s what we found. Read More

For the first time, the Living Planet Report Canada examines what's happening in diverse habitats across the country. Here’s...
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Brown bear family in Hallo Bay in Katmai National Park, Alaska.

Apex predator and ecosystem protector: 10 grizzly bear facts

September 5, 2025

Whether roaming old-growth forests and alpine meadows or perching on rugged riverbanks with their strong jaws effortlessly seizing salmon mid-air, few animals typify Canadian nature quite like the grizzly bear does. Read More

Whether roaming old-growth forests and alpine meadows or perching on rugged riverbanks with their strong jaws effortlessly seizing salmon...
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WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature comeback sees nearly 5,000 people raise $1.36 million

April 16, 2023

Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World Wildlife Fund-Canada’s annual CN Tower Climb for Nature fundraiser. Together they raised an incredible $1.36... Read More

Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World...
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Blake Moynes wearing safari gear, looking forward.

CN Tower Climbers helping WWF raise more than $1 million for conservation

March 30, 2023

Melissa Grelo, Blake Moynes and thousands more will step up for wildlife with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature on April 15 and 16 Read More

Melissa Grelo, Blake Moynes and thousands more will step up for wildlife with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature...
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Shaun Stephens-Whale is the first to the top of the CN Tower's stairwell, climbing in under 10 minutes.

Record-setting tower climber to defend his title at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

March 7, 2023

Shaun Stephens-Whale is the fastest climber in the fundraising event’s three-decade history, tackling the 1,776 steps in under 10 minutes. Read More

Shaun Stephens-Whale is the fastest climber in the fundraising event’s three-decade history, tackling the 1,776 steps in under 10...
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Man in blue t-shirt high fives a young girl in a pink shirt while climbing the stairs at BC Place and being cheered on by WWF staff, volunteers and the panda mascot

A win for wildlife at the BC Place Climb for Nature

May 29, 2025

The 2025 WWF Climb for Nature continued at BC Place on May 10 with families, nature-lovers and athletes climbing around 3,000 steps up, down and all around the stadium’s lower stands. Climbers in Vancouver... Read More

The 2025 WWF Climb for Nature continued at BC Place on May 10 with families, nature-lovers and athletes climbing...
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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching at sunset in the waters south west of Gil Island in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada

WWF-Canada celebrates action plan for future Great Bear Sea MPA Network, calls for swift implementation

February 5, 2023

This blueprint will guide the implementation of the world’s largest Indigenous-led, collaboratively developed marine protected area network. Read More

This blueprint will guide the implementation of the world’s largest Indigenous-led, collaboratively developed marine protected area network.
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