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WWF-Canada launches 10-year plan to Regenerate Canada

New survey reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are pessimistic about the future of the planet — but there is still time to change the path we’re on. Regenerate Canada and irREVERSIBLE campaign show the... Read More
New survey reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are pessimistic about the future of the planet — but there is...
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Overhead shot of bowhead whales in blue-green ocean water

​​​Giving whales the right of way over ships 

Ice whales make marathon underwater migrations to, from and within the Arctic Ocean, following “blue corridors” that act as crucial connectors for marine life. As climate change puts pressure on Arctic whales, Melanie Lancaster,... Read More
Ice whales make marathon underwater migrations to, from and within the Arctic Ocean, following “blue corridors” that act as...
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Grand Chief Solomon and Minister Wilkinson sign a MOU to assess the feasibility of a National Marine Conservation area in western James Bay and southwestern Hudson Bay.

First phase of Indigenous-led National Marine Conservation Area a critical step in fight against biodiversity loss and climate change

The assessment is another important contribution in meeting Canada’s goal to protect 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030, in a region that will benefit both biodiversity loss and climate change. The... Read More
The assessment is another important contribution in meeting Canada’s goal to protect 30 percent of its land and waters...
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WWF Global Arctic Programme conservation wins 2024

This past year was the second-warmest year on record, according to NOAA’s 2024 Arctic Report Card. Despite this challenge, progress has been made in protecting this unique region. From tackling black carbon emissions to... Read More
This past year was the second-warmest year on record, according to NOAA’s 2024 Arctic Report Card. Despite this challenge,...
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Melting sea ice in the Arctic Ocean

The climate crisis and the Arctic: Urgent action needed at COP29

By WWF Global Arctic Programme This year may be the hottest ever recorded, with extreme weather becoming more common worldwide — heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and storms are taking a heavy toll on people, economies, and... Read More
By WWF Global Arctic Programme This year may be the hottest ever recorded, with extreme weather becoming more common worldwide...
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Polar bear walking on a snowy landscape

COP16: Protecting Arctic marine biodiversity through ArcNet

By WWF Global Arctic Programme From 21 October to 1 November, leaders from across the globe are gathering in Cali, Colombia for COP16 — the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological... Read More
By WWF Global Arctic Programme From 21 October to 1 November, leaders from across the globe are gathering in Cali,...
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Aerial photo of a pod of white Beluga whales swimming through a break in the sea ice

Migrating whales need specially managed blue corridors

Often when people think about the mass migration of animals, they picture herds of wildebeest galloping across the Serengeti plains or flocks of geese flying south for the winter. But as Melanie Lancaster, senior... Read More
Often when people think about the mass migration of animals, they picture herds of wildebeest galloping across the Serengeti...
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Bowhead whale swimming just beneath the surface of the Arctic Ocean

Getting to know the Arctic’s whales

When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks, minkes and fins — migrate north to spend their summers there. Only three whale species... Read More
When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks,...
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