Media Releases Archive

Media Releases

17 environmental groups present plan for nature ahead of World Biodiversity Summit

September 22, 2023

Government ambition on Kunming-Montreal (COP15) pact must be matched by accountable 2030 Biodiversity Strategy to succeed.

Freshwater

New wave of reports will increase understanding of climate change impacts on freshwater health

September 12, 2023

Since 2017, WWF-Canada’s Watershed Reports have provided a national-scale assessment of the state of freshwater in Canada. Now, Water Rangers is taking up the mantle of stewardship for the reports and will publish an updated edition in 2024.

WWF applauds the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

August 25, 2023

The GBFF will help mobilize and accelerate investment in the conservation of wild species and ecosystems, whose health is under threat from wildfires, flooding, extreme weather, and human activity including urban sprawl.

White-tailed deer looking from behind foliage with overlaying text that says WWF's Race for Wildlife.

Unleash your inner animal: Register now for WWF’s Race for Wildlife, September 22-24

July 13, 2023

Registration is now open for WWF’s Race for Wildlife. Formerly called WWF’s Run to Restore Nature, the Race for Wildlife is a fun, family-friendly virtual event where participants from across the country can race their own route while raising funds in support of wildlife and nature.

Oceans

Collaborative report on the state of blue carbon knowledge in Canada released today

June 8, 2023

Coastal ecosystems store an incredible amount of carbon and can support wildlife and coastal communities TORONTO — This World Oceans Day, WWF-Canada is celebrating the launch of a milestone collaborative report on coastal blue carbon ecosystems in Canada. Global evidence suggests that these ecosystems have tremendous value both...

A group photo of Nature x Carbon tech challenge award recipients and WWF-Canada staff

WWF-Canada awards $300,000 in contracts for new technologies that help measure carbon that’s stored in nature

May 31, 2023

The Nature x Carbon Tech Challenge award recipients are using innovation to help communities overcome barriers to measuring the outcomes of nature-based climate solutions

An injured whale in the water photographed from above

LNG ship traffic in B.C. could dramatically increase whale deaths: study

May 25, 2023

“Unsustainable losses” of fin and humpback whales projected annually from ship strikes in Great Bear Sea when new terminals are fully operational in 2030 Victoria, B.C. — Shipping related to the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals currently under development in Kitimat, B.C. is projected to increase whale deaths...

Ontario native plants from the In the Zone program

re:grow In the Zone

Native plants now available to garden for wildlife and climate

May 11, 2023

In the Zone, a collaboration between WWF-Canada and Carolinian Canada, makes gardening for nature in Ontario and Quebec easier through Loblaw garden centres.

Monarch butterfly drinking nectar from pink Swamp milkweed flowers

re:grow Land

Join WWF-Canada’s re:grow, a new online destination for the ‘growing’ native plant movement

April 20, 2023

Our new re:grow site provides how-to resources for growing native plants and tracks users’ collective impact on biodiversity and climate.

CN Tower Climb

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 million for conservation efforts that will help protect and restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and...

New study identifies priority areas for restoration to help Canada meet Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework goals

April 4, 2023

A new study published today in Conservation Science & Practice reveals up to 3.9 million hectares of converted land in Canada that, if restored, are expected to benefit biodiversity and climate. The study comes at a pivotal time, as the Canadian government has committed to 2030 restoration targets under the...

Blake Moynes wearing safari gear, looking forward.

CN Tower Climb

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

Stay Connected

Get email updates on WWF-Canada’s critical conservation work and learn how you can make a difference.