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Making a difference in a warming Arctic

December 23, 2016

This week’s United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement was big news for Arctic conservation. We’re just getting started Read More

This week’s United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement was big news for Arctic conservation. We’re just getting started
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Are Canada’s marine protection plans at sea?

September 19, 2016

As other countries surge ahead with marine protection, Canada has a long way to go to meet its targets. Read More

As other countries surge ahead with marine protection, Canada has a long way to go to meet its targets.
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Two major conservation wins at WWF-Canada’s Ocean Summit

June 15, 2016

Shell gives up oil permits that blocked safeguards for Lancaster Sound and government fast-tracks future marine protections. Read More

Shell gives up oil permits that blocked safeguards for Lancaster Sound and government fast-tracks future marine protections.
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Student passions awakened by one visit to this Arctic paradise

May 17, 2016

The visit sparks a desire to protect this unique ecosystem. Read More

The visit sparks a desire to protect this unique ecosystem.
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Lancaster Sound wildlife populations- by the numbers

May 13, 2016

Located in Canada’s High Arctic, Lancaster Sound is a hotbed of biodiversity. Read on to find out why this natural treasure needs protection. Read More

Located in Canada’s High Arctic, Lancaster Sound is a hotbed of biodiversity. Read on to find out why this...
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Arctic treasure gets a closeup. Here’s how to see it

May 11, 2016

New interactive map brings footage and data together to highlight the need to properly protect this natural treasure. Read More

New interactive map brings footage and data together to highlight the need to properly protect this natural treasure.
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Why WWF-Canada is in court to protect a vital Arctic habitat

April 12, 2016

WWF-Canada is taking legal action to quash Arctic oil and gas exploration permits that continue to obstruct conservation efforts in Lancaster Sound. Read More

WWF-Canada is taking legal action to quash Arctic oil and gas exploration permits that continue to obstruct conservation efforts...
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Threat to polar bears told in six significant numbers

February 27, 2016

Here’s some facts on the status of polar bears today, and why action to reverse climate change is so important for this species. Read More

Here’s some facts on the status of polar bears today, and why action to reverse climate change is so...
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The coolest week of the year celebrates the polar bear

February 18, 2016

Visit our blog, Facebook and Instagram to get an in-depth look at the work WWF and partners are doing to keep polar bear populations going strong. Read More

Visit our blog, Facebook and Instagram to get an in-depth look at the work WWF and partners are doing...
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On the Edge of Life: filming with National Geographic on Lancaster Sound

September 11, 2015

In June WWF-Canada expert Pete Ewins took part in a field camp on Lancaster Sound with WWF’s partner the National Geographic Society. Read More

In June WWF-Canada expert Pete Ewins took part in a field camp on Lancaster Sound with WWF’s partner the...
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The Sound on The Hill: 'Father of Nunavut' and WWF bring the Arctic to Ottawa

April 1, 2015

WWF-Canada and the All Party Ocean Caucus hosted an ‘Oceans on the Hill’ event to draw attention to Lancaster Sound – a critical marine area in Canada’s eastern Arctic in need of federal protection. Read More

WWF-Canada and the All Party Ocean Caucus hosted an ‘Oceans on the Hill’ event to draw attention to Lancaster...
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Canada has a critical opportunity to protect healthy Arctic homeland

March 30, 2015

With Lancaster Sound, Canada has an opportunity to protect a homeland. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to this region, and to the people and nature who have thrived there in harmony... Read More

With Lancaster Sound, Canada has an opportunity to protect a homeland. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment...
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