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Parks Canada shirks UN request for review of Site C dam impacts on imperilled national park – The Narwhal
UNESCO issued a stern warning that, in order to keep Wood Buffalo National Park off a list of world heritage sites in danger, Canada must take “major and timely” action on 17 recommendations, including an impact assessment of B.C.’s controversial megadam Canada will not provide the UNESCO World Heritage Committee with an assessment of the […]
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Read MoreIndigenous People and Traditional Communities Gain Formal Platform, Push For Stronger Language On Rights – Ecosystem Marketplace
10 December 2018 | KATOWICE | Poland | Indigenous people have long been among the most responsible stewards of the land, but they’ve also been among the most underrepresented constituents at global climate talks. That’s changing, with the launch this past weekend of a new Platform for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, which is a […]
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Read MoreReport summarizes 35 years of licensed harvest in Yukon
December 07, 2018 A new summary report provides a 35-year picture of licensed harvest for 6 key big game species in Yukon. The Licensed Harvest Trends Report 1980–2014 presents data collected by the Department of Environment from licensed hunters and brings together information previously available in various reports, including annual hunting regulations summaries. Consolidating existing […]
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Read MoreScientists find hundreds of new toxins in polar bear blood – CBC
Studies on effects and concentrations in humans should follow this research, study author says December 07, 2018 Hundreds of previously unknown contaminants were found in a new study of polar bear blood, published in a German chemical journal this week. There are many unexplained chemicals in human blood, as well as in wildlife and environmental […]
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Read MoreEncouraging closer collaboration between scientists and Yukon First Nations – Alternatives Journal
Many northern First Nations are left unaware of the field research being conducted on their traditional territory. How to bring local Indigenous leaders into the permitting process? December 06, 2018 This is the second in an eight-part series on The Gordon Foundation’s Jane Glassco Fellowship Program. Every year, many of the world’s best and brightest scientific […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada delivers marine safety infrastructure to Nunavut through the Oceans Protection Plan
December 7, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Protecting the marine environment and all users of Canada’s oceans and waterways is of paramount importance. That is why the Government of Canada, under the Oceans Protection Plan, is taking action to make Arctic resupply operations faster, safer, and more efficient for remote communities. Transport Canada is assisting the Government of […]
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Read MoreImportant milestone reached for Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area
From: Parks Canada Agreement in Principle outlines key elements of future Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement December 4, 2018 Iqaluit, Nunavut Parks Canada Agency/Qikiqtani Inuit Association Canadians know that protecting our natural heritage is essential to our environment, our economy and our communities. That’s why the Government of Canada has committed to doubling the amount […]
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Read MoreIndigenous protected areas are the next generation of conservation – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 30, 2018 By Courtney Mason, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, Thompson Rivers University THE CANADIAN PRESS This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. […]
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Read MoreRequest for Proposals: Beaufort Region Strategic Environmental Assessment, Synthesis and Report Package.
November 28, 2018 The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, on behalf of the Beaufort Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (BRSEA) Chairs (Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvialuit Game Council and Government of Canada: CIRNAC), is requesting proposals from interested and qualified proponents for the writing of the final BRSEA assessment. The BRSEA is a multi-stakeholder undertaking that aims to promote […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon and Water Board sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Water Board have signed an agreement to clarify their roles with respect to looking after the territory’s water. The agreement supports a constructive working relationship between the Yukon Water Board and the Government of Yukon and maintains the independence of the board in dealing with water licence application […]
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