Media Releases

TORONTO, May 8, 2019 — Just over one-third (37 per cent) of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain free-flowing, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature. Of those found in North America, 73 per cent are in Canada. Dams and reservoirs are drastically reducing the...

Position Description The Senior Specialist, Editorial is an editorial expert that ensures WWF’s work is communicated across all platforms targeting appropriate audience segments. This involves leading the development of, or personally developing content for conservation programs and general communications for the organization. The role must ensure that all editorial...

MONTREAL, April 25, 2019 — World Wildlife Fund Canada commends the government’s move to ban oil and gas exploration, mining, dumping and bottom trawling in federal marine protected areas (MPAs), including in the newly designated Laurentian Channel. Today’s announcement at the Nature Champions Summit will ensure critical habitats remain uncompromised by damaging human activities.      In June 2017,...

  TORONTO, April 23, 2019 — Nominations are now open for the third-annual $10,000 Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize to honour the slain philanthropist and to reward a conservation hero who has made personal financial sacrifices.   About Glen Davis • Canadian businessman and philanthropist. • Leading supporter of...

   TORONTO, April 22, 2019 – New research from World Wildlife Fund Canada reveals opportunities for governments at all levels in Canada to site new protected areas and other conservation measures where at-risk wildlife need it most. In addition, this new research maps Canada’s carbon-rich forests, soils and peat...

This weekend, WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature raised $1.4 million and counting for wildlife conservation. Now in its 29th year, nearly 7,000 individuals ranging from ages four to 80+ registered for the Climb on Saturday and Sunday, including over 200 corporate teams.      This was the second climb for Megan Leslie,...

TORONTO, April 10, 2019 — This weekend, thousands of individuals will conquer the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in support of nature and wildlife by taking part in WWF-Canada’s 29th annual CN Tower Climb for Nature. Last year, more than 6,000 participants raised over $1 million for conservation programs. We hope to...

LONDON, April 5, 2019 – A new native plant tag, unveiled today by World Wildlife Fund Canada and Carolinian Canada, makes it easier for gardeners in southern Ontario to choose plants that are good for wildlife and the environment.   Developed in consultation with native plant growers as part...

TORONTO, April 2, 2019 – The government of Canada’s report on Canada’s changing climate, which documents warming Arctic temperatures and ice loss, acidifying oceans, and changes in freshwater flow associated with climate change, underscores the urgent need for dramatically heightened ambitions to reduce Canada’s significant contribution to climate change....

TORONTO, MARCH 25, 2019 —Registration is open for WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature. Now in its 29th year, the Climb is a great way for friends, families and co-workers to come together to challenge their fitness and fundraising goals while supporting wildlife and nature here in Canada.      The Climb takes...