“The public views the post-pandemic recovery as an opportunity for positive change, and they clearly want nature protection and Indigenous-led conservation be a part of our rebuilding of a better Canada."
Read MoreAccording to a new poll, most Canadians view conservation as an important part of economic recovery. And nearly three in four Canadians support federal investment in Indigenous stewardship—including Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas—to help create jobs, build prosperity, and meet Canada’s conservation commitments.
Read MoreAlors que les efforts du pays sont axés sur le rétablissement de la santé publique et de l’économie dans le contexte de la COVID-19, la plupart des Canadiens souhaitent toujours que le gouvernement fédéral accorde la priorité à la protection de la nature. De plus, près de trois Canadiens sur quatre appuient l’investissement fédéral dans l’intendance autochtone
Read MoreIn the face of the dire findings in the Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, the examples of Indigenous communities working to protect their lands—including across Canada’s Boreal Forest—provide a bright beacon of hope for the future.
Read MoreNow is the time for Canada to demonstrate conservation leadership, both on the international stage and here at home. The Government of Canada can do that by working in partnership with Indigenous Nations as well as with provincial and territorial governments to help make these Indigenous protected areas a reality.
Read MoreCanada pledged to nearly double its protected lands by 2020. A new poll shows almost all Canadians want to meet this target. They strongly support Indigenous-led conservation and international cooperation as a way to achieve the goal. And they view conserving more lands as an important tool for tackling climate change.
Read MoreAt the Nature Champions Summit, Canada can demonstrate its support of Indigenous stewardship and showcase the leadership of Indigenous Peoples in conserving globally significant places like the boreal—the largest intact forest left in the world. By working together, Canada and Indigenous Nations can offer a model for the world of conservation rooted in respect, responsibility and reconciliation.
Read MoreAustralia shows how much can be achieved when governments make long-term investments in Indigenous Protected Areas and Indigenous land management.
Read MoreAs Canada develops its plan to meet the conservation target of protecting at least 17% of lands by 2020, the results of a recent survey show that the vast majority of Canadians supports this goal and wants the country to become a leader in creating parks and protected areas.
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