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Associate Specialist, Freshwater

Pour consulter cette offre d’emploi en français, veuillez cliquer ICI Position Description The Specialist, Freshwater is a highly motivated and proactive individual able to manage projects. The role requires working with other Freshwater team members on key projects such as Watershed Reports, and WWF-Restoration Fund.  This role requires experience and...
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WWF-Canada Restoration Fund recipient Katzie First Nation to restore traditional B.C. landmark and salmon spawning ground

VANCOUVER, August 7, 2019 —The 2019 WWF-Canada Restoration Fund recipient, British Columbia’s Katzie First Nation, will use the $150,000 CAD grant to restore the Upper Pitt River’s Blue Creek habitat. The area provides a healthy ecosystem for local wildlife and communities and is the traditional territory of the Katzie...
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Canada exceeds international commitments in marine protection, ahead of 2020 deadline

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...
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As Arctic melt accelerates, Canada moves to protect ‘The Last Ice Area’

Tuvaijuittuq is set to become one of the world’s biggest conservation areas Iqaluit, August 1, 2019 –After months of bad northern climate-change news — Canada’s Arctic warming at three times the global rate, permafrost melting 70 years ahead of predictions, the worst polar wildfire season on record — plans...
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Canada exceeds international commitments in marine protection, ahead of 2020 deadline

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...
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Specialist, Marine Shipping and Conservation

Position Description The Specialist, Marine Shipping and Conservation will provide policy, science, industry perspective, and community and Indigenous engagement and outreach capacity on issues related to marine shipping and protection to the WWF Canadian Arctic and Oceans programs. By reviewing environmental assessments, legislation, regulation, government policy, industry best practices,...
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Our Planet docuseries nominated for 10 Emmy Awards

Netflix’s Our Planet documentary from Silverback Films, in collaboration with WWF, received 10 Emmy nominations including Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Cinematography, and Sound editing for the “Frozen Worlds” episode. With over 30 million household views, Our Planet has become the most-watched documentary series to date.   As seen in Our...
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Our Planet docuseries nominated for 10 Emmy Awards

Netflix’s Our Planet documentary from Silverback Films, in collaboration with WWF, received 10 Emmy nominations including Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Cinematography, and Sound editing for the “Frozen Worlds” episode. With over 30 million household views, Our Planet has become the most-watched documentary series to date.
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