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MEDIA ADVISORY: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at WWF Leaders Event for Nature and People

September 27, 2020

Ahead of the UN Summit on Biodiversity, this high-profile event co-hosted by WWF is bringing together world leaders from more than 20 countries, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. They will be making a pledge to step up global ambition for biodiversity and encourage other leaders to commit to matching...

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WWF’s Living Planet Report reveals two-thirds decline in global wildlife populations

September 10, 2020

10 September 2020 – Global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have suffered an average two-thirds decline in less than half a century, according to WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020, released today. The Living Planet Index (LPI), provided by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), shows that...

River Landscape In Anderdalen National Park On The Senja Island,

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Brock and WWF-Canada Partnership to Address Freshwater Challenges

June 17, 2020

Brock University is set to launch a new partnership focused on freshwater resilience and stewardship.

In the Zone Freshwater Beluga Whales

WWF-Canada announces Generation Water Tech Challenge award recipients

January 29, 2020

Canada’s freshwater faces major challenges, but four innovative and high-tech solutions will help

Shoreline Cleanup Freshwater North Atlantic Right Whales

WWF-Canada welcomes Throne Speech emphasis on nature-based solutions to climate and biodiversity crises

December 5, 2019

President and CEO, Megan Leslie says the promises must be executed based on science and Indigenous partnership

Less Salty Freshwater Atlantic Walrus

WWF-Canada and RSA Canada partner to build climate resilient communities

October 9, 2019

New joint study explores Canadian attitudes on flooding, highlighting need for education and community collaboration

Kids Run for Nature Freshwater North Atlantic Right Whales

Conservation goes high tech

September 18, 2019

WWF-Canada's Living Planet Technology Hub launches with Generation Water Tech Challenge

A southern resident Killer whale (Orcinus orca) leaping out of the waters of Haro Strait, British Columbia, Canada

CN Tower Climb Freshwater Atlantic Walrus

1.5 billion litres of grey water have likely been dumped along the B.C. coast: WWF-Canada study

August 13, 2019

New study explores potential effects of harmful effluent release in Pacific Ocean

Polar Bear Walk Freshwater Narwhals

Canada exceeds international commitments in marine protection, ahead of 2020 deadline

August 1, 2019

OTTAWA, August 1, 2019 — The Canadian government has surpassed its commitment to protect at least 10 per cent of its oceans before 2020. This achievement is the result of significant collaboration between Indigenous communities, the Canadian government, conservation organizations, communities and industries. The David Suzuki Foundation, Canadian Parks...