Thursday, August 14, 2025
Got a green thumb? How Canadians can cultivate their gardens
Do you enjoy getting into the garden as much as I do? The sights, smells and sounds can be intoxicating. The vibrant display of plants…
Nature
Environmentalists pay tribute to Pope Francis for commitment to nature and climate justice
Environmental leaders around the world are paying tribute to Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away earlier today, on Easter…
Historic partnership to protect nature on Indigenous lands in NWT
Safeguarding nature against climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution requires collective efforts and a shared commitment to environmental conservation and stewardship. Through partnerships with Indigenous…
Companies and institutions adopting nature-related financial disclosures
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is a group of 40 individuals from market service providers, financial institutions and corporate entities working together to…
Environment Minister announces new Nature Champions Network
This week, from August 22 to 26, 2023, Canada is hosting the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The…
Canada’s wetlands are critical to ecosystem recovery, according to national director at DUC
Still waters run deep. Marshes, bogs, swamps, fens and areas of shallow open water that are scattered across the country are quietly keeping our environment…
An Agreement to Act Upon: UN Biodiversity Conference creates a plan to protect nature
COP15 was a historic conference, bringing close to 200 nations together to create a concrete plan to protect and restore nature. While politicians and government…
The Sky’s the Limit: Measuring trees and tracking carbon sequestration
Imagine for a moment that your company or organization owns a tract of undeveloped land and you’re wondering how it will fit into your net…
Progress, protection and partnership for biodiversity at COP15
From December 7–19, 2022, Canada is welcoming the Parties to the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity in Montréal, Quebec, for COP15, which will focus…
Federal government makes the single largest investment in history of Trans Canada Trail
Spending time outdoors and in nature benefits mental and physical health and well-being. Expanding Canadians’ access to nature is a priority for the Government of…
Healthier and Happier: The greater benefits of greening cities and conserving nature
I always liked getting outdoors as much as possible, but I didn’t know it was changing or shaping me in any way. I suppose from…
Report reveals Montreal Protocol averted additional global warming
The Montreal Protocol, which phased out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals, not only saved the ozone layer, but also staved off an additional 2.5 degrees…
The Nature Conservancy Appoints Global Managing Director for Climate
The Nature Conservancy has appointed philanthropy executive and international expert Leonardo Lacerda as its new global managing director for climate. Lacerda will begin his new…