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Nature-based solutions

Let’s change the way we relate to nature and work with it — not against it — to address the problems of biodiversity loss, climate change and community well-being.

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Well-being economies

Our economic model isn’t working for people or planet. We’re supporting the transition from an economy focused on growth at all costs to one designed to deliver human and planetary well-being.

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Blue Dot movement

Everyone in Canada should have the right to a healthy environment. More than 110 countries worldwide recognize this right — it's time Canada joined them.

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02 Experts

Expert views

Our work is driven by dozens of experts from across the disciplines of science, policy, communications and public engagement.

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Climate solutions

Canada needs to dramatically step up its climate ambition

Sabaa Khan

Director General, Quebec and Atlantic Canada

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Canada must commit to 100 per cent clean electricity

Tom Green

Climate Solutions Policy Analyst

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Policy-makers must steer self-driving vehicles in right direction

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Climate Solutions Policy Analyst

03 Stories

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May 4, 2021
From desert to dessert: No Mow May gains momentum

Before you dutifully join the grass-cutting hordes, I encourage you to take heed of the No Mow May movement, which encourages a month-long pause in this well-intentioned yardwork for the sake of insects like bees and butterflies.

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April 29, 2021
Leading thinkers call for fossil fuel halt

Recently, 101 Nobel laureates — in peace, literature, medicine, physics, chemistry and economic sciences, including the Dalai Lama — signed a letter to world leaders endorsing the proposal. The solution is clear: fossil fuels must be kept in the ground.

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April 22, 2021
Are we too hard on newly arrived plants and animals?

As human activity continues to heat the planet and destroy wildlife habitat, plants and animals are responding based on their genetic makeup and ability to adapt to altered environments. Some are losing ground, landing on ever-growing species-at-risk lists or winking out altogether.

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April 15, 2021
It’s time to stop logging old-growth forests

Primary forests, especially old-growth, are complex, interconnected communities, with a variety of trees of different ages and sizes that communicate and share nutrients through complex networks of fungal mycorrhizae.

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“Gaptivists” multiply the movement

Vancouver youth rally for ambitious climate plan

Community and culture

Regina resident sees her climate advocacy efforts pay off