Canadian Environment Week was established in 1971 to celebrate Canada’s environmental accomplishments and to encourage Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment.
These days, the news about our environment can sometimes be disheartening. Many beloved species and natural spaces and systems are under threat from human activity. In fact, there are currently more than one million species facing extinction globally, including 640 at-risk species right here in Canada.
Our health, well-being, and economic security relies on a healthy ecosystem that supports a world rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity loss affects everyone.
To kick off Canadian Environment Week, the Government of Canada has established the Nature Advisory Committee. This committee is composed of twenty-one members from non-governmental organizations, industry, and academia, including Indigenous Peoples.
These leaders in conservation will provide scientific or technical knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, and specialized expertise in areas such as wildlife management (including migratory birds and species at risk), area-based conservation, ecosystem services, Indigenous conservation, sustainable natural resource industry practices, and nature-based climate solutions.
Members of the Nature Advisory Committee will help to address some of the Government’s most pressing environmental issues by:
- promoting achievable targets such as conserving 25% of lands and oceans in Canada by 2025 and 30% by 2030
- supporting wildlife and species at risk management initiatives
- provide innovative solutions and ideas on programs, operational policies, and regulatory approaches to support our biodiversity progress
- identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships on nature initiatives
To learn more about Canadian Environment Week or to find helpful tips on how you can celebrate our country’s unparalleled beauty, the Government of Canada provides many online resources including:
Canadian Environment Week 2022
Clean Air Day in Canada – June 8, 2022