Northwest Territories’ native plants combine function, resilience and whimsy - WWF.CA
Discover three of the hardy, useful and sometimes adorable plant species that help shape Northwest Territories’ ecosystems and culture.| WWF.CA
It doesn’t take much time near the Wolastoq to understand why that word means “beautiful and bountiful river” in the language of the Wolastoqiyik, or “people of the beautiful river.” The 700-kilometre waterway, also known as the Saint John River, is replete with natural wonders, from bright little wood ducks nesting along its shores to […] The post Planting partnership: How we’re working with farmers to help restore the Wolastoq watershed appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
Nunavut is home to just over 36,000 Inuit. For centuries, Inuit have harvested Arctic char, caribou, beluga whales, ring seals and other species to support their economic, cultural and nutritional needs. But the numbers and behaviours of these species are changing because of climate warming and other environmental stressors. In 2012, the Nunavut Wildlife Management […] The post The power of traditional knowledge and technology in Nunavut appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
On the cusp of Canada Day under cover of darkness, liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers began crossing the Great Bear Sea on B.C.’s North Coast before navigating the long and winding Kitimat fjord system — 140-kilometres in length and as little as two-kilometres wide at points — to fill up at LNG Canada’s now-operational terminal […] The post Fatal ship-strike risk from LNG tankers threatens great whales in BC’s Great Bear Sea appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
Discover three of the hardy, useful and sometimes adorable plant species that help shape Northwest Territories’ ecosystems and culture.| WWF.CA
Known as nanuq in Inuktitut, around 16,000 polar bears live, breed and rule the sea ice as apex predators in the Canadian Arctic — primarily across Nunavut’s two million square kilometres — with subpopulations ranging into the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, Quebec, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Ontario. That’s about two-thirds of the world’s total […] The post How we’re helping conserve polar bears, the Arctic’s apex predator appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the direction of more climatic and environmental breakdown By Sandra Schwartz, executive director of CPAWS I’m writing on behalf of the heads of Canada’s largest environmental organizations, including WWF Canada, Environmental Defence, […] The post Nation building isn’t just about speed — it’s about vision appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
WWF’s new Wildlife Tracker offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of polar bears across different parts of the Arctic. It shows the incredible distances some bears travel, the relationship between polar bears and sea ice, and even gives insights into important events, like the first time females emerge from dens with their young cubs. Yet, this […] The post Satellite tracking for polar bear science and conservation appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
By using so-called “polar fuels” when operating in the Arctic, ships could cut their climate impacts significantly overnight.| WWF.CA
The world is facing a biodiversity crisis. Globally, thousands of species go extinct each year. In Canada, more than 800 plants and animals are at risk of disappearing.| WWF.CA
Polar bears face unprecedented challenges as the climate crisis transforms their Arctic home. With sea ice melting earlier in the year and forming later in the season, polar bear monitoring helps researchers understand how they respond to these changes. This is where WWF’s Wildlife Tracker comes in. The tracker, which has been a valuable tool for showing […] The post Peering in on polar bears: WWF’s Wildlife Tracker has info for researchers (and fun for you) appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
There is plenty more to PEI plant life than potato farms. Discover three emblematic native plant and tree species.| WWF.CA
Protecting Ontario’s economy also means protecting Ontario’s environment. We just need to unleash the political will to do so.| WWF.CA
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about mining lately. As Canada confronts ongoing economic and geopolitical instability, the industry is pitching itself as a possible solution while provincial and federal governments of all stripes promise to speed projects along by reducing so-called red tape. This can translate into calls to reduce or eliminate regulations such […] The post The rush to deregulate mining will put wildlife and people at risk appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
Regenerate Canada is lowering the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change by restoring the habitats wildlife need to thrive.| WWF.CA
Here's how nature-based climate solutions are helping reduce flood risk and riverbank erosion in Edmundston, New Brunswick.| WWF.CA
On World Wildlife Day, it was panda versus lion, bird versus bear as mascots battled it out ahead of the WWF BC Place Climb for Nature.| WWF.CA
Monarch butterflies are one of the most recognizable butterfly species! Learn all about them, their travels and how we can help them flourish.| WWF.CA
WWF-Canada is working to protect and restore biodiversity in Canada. Learn more about our biodiversity-benefitting programs and projects| WWF.CA
As arctic shipping accelerates due to sea-ice melt, here's how "slow steaming" minimizes harms to wildlife and climate while cutting costs for operators.| WWF.CA
The Nature and Climate Grant Program supports restoration work to build resilient habitats for wildlife, sequester carbon and mitigate climate impacts.| WWF.CA
Habitat loss is driving the decline of species at risk and worsening climate change. The solution is meaningful, measurable restoration efforts.| WWF.CA
Canadian farmland is used to grow the crops and raise the livestock that feed us. It is essential. But much like in cities, land development has conventionally displaced wildlife habitats. ALUS, a farmer- and rancher-led non-profit, offers farmers sustainable and nature-friendly project opportunities that facilitate habitat and ecological restoration on agricultural lands across the country. […]| WWF.CA
Act Locally is a blog series about how you can apply the nature-based climate solutions used by our Nature and Climate Grant Program participants to your own life.| WWF.CA
From an old sawmill site in BC to degraded farmland in NB, the Nature and Climate Grant Program's 2nd field season is funding community restoration efforts.| WWF.CA
Nature is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change - yet it is largely overlooked. Learn more about nature based solutions.| WWF.CA
The Arctic Species Conservation Fund supports research and stewardship actions to safeguard some of Canada’s most iconic species.| WWF.CA
By improving and increasing viable habitat for biodiversity and carbon, we can help wildlife thrive and fight climate change at the same time.| WWF.CA
The fate of wildlife in Canada is in our hands. WWF-Canada’s Living Planet Report Canada shows that wildlife is on a troubling decline. Learn more today.| WWF.CA
The largest bear in the world and the Arctic's top predator, polar bears are increasingly at risk. Learn about threats to this bear, facts and how to help.| WWF.CA
The giant panda faces a number of threats, including habitat loss and poaching. Learn more about this peaceful, bamboo-eating creature from WWF-Canada| WWF.CA
The climate crisis is wreaking havoc across the globe, putting the future of the planet at risk. Learn more about how you can help fight climate change.| WWF.CA
Learn about the Narwhal, the arctic-dwelling whale with the legendary tusk. Find out about threats to this species, facts, and what WWF is doing to help.| WWF.CA
The Arctic is an important part of Canada's identity, and WWF supports its healthy future. Learn more about how we are helping the Arctic ecosystems.| WWF.CA
Ben Whelan of the Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee shares how planting native shrubs can protect against floods, create wildlife habitats and fight climate change| WWF.CA
WWF-Canada’s senior species specialist explains why these wildfires are happening, how it’s affecting wildlife and why restoration is so important.| WWF.CA
WWF-Canada works to save a growing number of threatened and endangered species. Learn more about species at risk and what WWF is doing to help them.| WWF.CA
Join WWF-Canada in building a future in which people and nature thrive. Your donations and gifts help us achieve our ambitious conservation solutions.| WWF.CA
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On very special Global Tiger Day — in the Year of the Tiger — we are excited to report that Nepal has successfully doubled its wild tiger population!| WWF.CA
Fewer than 250 wild elephants remain in Nepal today. Here's how you can help us restore their numbers.| WWF.CA
The tiger is one of the world's most recognizable cats, learn more about this species, facts, what WWF-Canada is doing to help reduce human-animal conflict.| WWF.CA
You can help turn down the volume on underwater noise pollution by telling Canada to finally release its long-waited Ocean Noise Strategy. Wildlife need a real plan and meaningful action — not more noise.| WWF.CA
Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) typically spend the entire year in Arctic waters. Learn more about why they are important and how you can help.| WWF.CA
The Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) are one of the most popular and recognizable whales. Learn more about how to protect this iconic white whale.| WWF.CA
Between land and sea are coastal wetlands — complex ecosystems that provide invaluable benefits to wildlife, climate and people.| WWF.CA
Only three whale species evolved to live in the Arctic year-round: belugas, narwhal and bowheads. But warming temps have now led to rapid sea ice declines.| WWF.CA
To mark June 24, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and the National Day of Quebec, we’re celebrating some of the province’s spectacular native plants.| WWF.CA
Explore the loveliness and usefulness of some of New Brunswick's native plants and how you can help them, and wildlife, thrive.| WWF.CA
May 12 is Manitoba Day! What better way to mark it than by exploring the province’s rugged and beautiful native plants — and how you can help expand their populations.| WWF.CA
Alberta has some of the country’s most compellingly diverse landscapes, with an array of plant life that supports wildlife from ground squirrels to moose.| WWF.CA
This natural paradise spans five unique ecozones and is home to over 3,500 species of plants. if you live here, try growing these native trees and plants to help nature out.| WWF.CA
Learn about North Atlantic right whales, one of the most endangered large whale species. Find out about threats to this whale, and what WWF is doing to help| WWF.CA
