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Report: Protecting nature – protecting life
The new report Protecting nature – protecting life exposes how the federal government is failing to protect nature and proposes a new Nature and Biodiversity Act to solve systemic problems.
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Biodiversity talks leave all key issues unresolved before Montreal
Biodiversity negotiations dragged at a glacial pace this week in Nairobi, leaving a heavy workload for final talks in Montreal, where Canadian hosts and the Chinese presidency will need to steer the process and tackle virtually all key issues, including Indigenous rights and key targets to protect and restore ecosystems.
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Montreal-bound biodiversity COP must recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting nature
The intersessional meeting that started in Nairobi today represents a crucial last step before the CBD summit takes place in Montreal at the end of the year. Canada is starting a major new leadership role as it will host the final rounds of negotiations.
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Reaction to Federal Single-Use Plastic Ban Regulations
Today, the federal government announced the Single-Use Plastics Prohibition regulations, which bans the import and manufacture of certain versions of six single-use plastics by the end of this year.
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World Refill Day: Will Government and Big Brands Finally Answer the Movement’s Calls?
It’s World Refill Day — a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste.
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Greenpeace launches petition in support of Inuit hunters, calls on government to reject Baffinland mine expansion
Today Greenpeace Canada launched a new email petition targeting federal Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal, calling on him to reject the proposed expansion of the Baffinland iron mine
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Greenpeace’s reaction to the federal government’s announcement of a greenhouse gas offset system
The government’s decision to double down on carbon offsets is a major step backwards for Canada’s climate ambitions.
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Why protecting the ocean means protecting people
When you read the phrase ‘ocean conservation’ what images come up in your mind? A mighty blue whale? Cute penguins from our recent Antarctica trip? Maybe some fish swimming in…
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Val d’Or caribou: symbol of a biodiversity crisis and disregard for Indigenous rights
Pierre Dufour, as Minister of Forestry, Wildlife and Parks, is failing his mandate to protect wildlife. His inaction has only benefited the logging companies that are destroying the essential habitat of caribou and many other species. He even points the finger at Indigenous Peoples for the decline of caribou.
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Nature is for everyone – so is defending Her
This week we are kicking off a month-long series of live talks exploring the theme of decolonising Nature, restoring the land and building justice.