Tag: Arctic

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The rest of the world and the Arctic

One of the struggles at the heart of discussion of the Arctic is over who has the right be there, and to use Arctic resources. Most of the governments that ring the Arctic Ocean... Read More
One of the struggles at the heart of discussion of the Arctic is over who has the right be...
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In the first person: Pete Ewins of WWF-Canada

Dr. Peter Ewins, Director of Species Conservation at WWF Canada, reflects on his work with the WWF Global Arctic Programme - and how important it is to assure a decent future for people who... Read More
Dr. Peter Ewins, Director of Species Conservation at WWF Canada, reflects on his work with the WWF Global Arctic...
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50 Stories: Bowhead whale sanctuary created in Nunavut

In a campaign spanning 26 years, WWF-Canada worked with the Inuit community of Clyde River to create Canada’s first national Marine Wildlife Area. Also known as Niginganiq, this extensive area off the coast of... Read More
In a campaign spanning 26 years, WWF-Canada worked with the Inuit community of Clyde River to create Canada’s first...
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"Out on the land": Spotting Arctic wildlife

The Inuit tell a story of the creation of Mount Pelly and its two surrounding hills as a family of three giants succumbed to starvation and fell face-forward on the cold barren land of... Read More
The Inuit tell a story of the creation of Mount Pelly and its two surrounding hills as a family...
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A toast to the future of the Arctic

Last week WWF held an event at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto to celebrate the significant milestone of protecting 100 million hectares in Canada, and to look to the future. Instead of having... Read More
Last week WWF held an event at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto to celebrate the significant milestone of protecting...
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Arctic Council takes a “great leap forward” at Nuuk meeting

The eight Arctic states, together with leaders of Arctic Indigenous groups, agreed on search and rescue rules at their summit this week in Greenland. WWF, which is the sole environmental group to hold permanent... Read More
The eight Arctic states, together with leaders of Arctic Indigenous groups, agreed on search and rescue rules at their...
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It will be the experience of a lifetime. Transformative. Inspiring. Like no other trip you can imagine. A classroom and an education without lockers and desks.

That’s what’s in store for the four high school students who are selected to participate in an Arctic expedition this summer aboard the Students on Ice ship. WWF is funding four spots for youth,... Read More
That’s what’s in store for the four high school students who are selected to participate in an Arctic expedition...
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Newborn polar bears: A rare glimpse

WWF-Canada's Senior Species Officer, Dr. Peter Ewins, appeared last week on ABC Nightline's Into the Wild series. Read More
WWF-Canada's Senior Species Officer, Dr. Peter Ewins, appeared last week on ABC Nightline's Into the Wild series.
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Catlin Arctic Survey: Spring blooms in the Arctic

WWF is supporting the research of the Catlin Arctic Survey. This year’s research includes an expedition across the ice, as well as an ice base, both in the far north of Canada. The main... Read More
WWF is supporting the research of the Catlin Arctic Survey. This year’s research includes an expedition across the ice,...
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One year after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

One year ago, the world watched in horror as 4.9 million barrels of oil poured into the Gulf of Mexico. A Canadian spill would be worse. Read More
One year ago, the world watched in horror as 4.9 million barrels of oil poured into the Gulf of...
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