Environment Canada

1/3 Today at #COP17, Minister Dabrusin and Secretary of State Provost reinforced Canada's commitment to working with partners around the world to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌿

2/3 No country can achieve the goals of the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework alone. That is why Canada is advancing action on nature, supporting Indigenous-led conservation, and mobilizing nature finance.

3/3 Learn more about Canada’s Strategy to #ProtectNature:

1/2 Today, at #COP17 Minister Dabrusin highlighted that we must protect our #oceans to protect global biodiversity. This means conserving marine habitats, supporting sustainable fisheries, and building resilience to climate change.

2/2 We are collaborating to #ProtectNature. Actions to protect and conserve the oceans is key to delivering on our Global Biodiversity Framework goals. Learn more:

1/2 Canada is reducing harmful substances in our air and water. Since the 1990s and early 2000s, emissions to air and releases to water of mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic have declined significantly.

2/2 Explore the data 👇 Emissions to air: Releases to water: #EnvironmentalIndicators #CESI

🌀 Hurricane season may feel like it’s winding down, but it’s not over until November - and our experts are tracking storm systems 24/7. Don’t tune out early. Stay informed and #GetPrepared: @Get_Prepared

The national strategy respecting #EnvironmentalJustice was tabled in Parliament today. It is the first of its kind in Canada. 🍁 Learn more:

The theme for #COP17 is “Taking Action for Nature.” A Force of Nature: Canada's Strategy to Protect Nature outlines how we are supporting Indigenous-led conservation and mobilizing investment to #ProtectNature. Learn more:

What is a COP? Do you know? Canada is at #COP17 working with global partners to protect #biodiversity, encourage Indigenous-led conservation, and turn ambition into action to #ProtectNature. Watch and learn more!

🌍 As the world gathers for #COP17, let's start with the basics. What is biodiversity? Why is it important? Learn why protecting nature matters and connects us all:

1/2 The Southern Bight and Minas Basin, inlets of the Bay of Fundy, are essential resting areas for migrating Semipalmated Sandpipers — with flocks of more than 400,000 at peak times.

2/2 Discover Canada’s 37 #Wetlands of International Importance: #CelebratingWetlands #NovaScotia. @RamsarConv Photo: Christian Marcotte

RT @TBS_Canada: 🆕 Check out the new Cabinet Directive on regulatory competitiveness. It helps: ✅Boost competitiveness ✅ Support innovation and growth ✅ Reduce unnecessary red tape Learn more: #RegulatoryModernization #GCRegs

1/3 We are at the @UNBiodiversity’s 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (#COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia.  🌿 Read our kick-off news release to learn more:

2/3 #Canada is committed to the global protection and conservation of biodiversity. A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, advances our global commitment to protect 30% of our lands and waters by 2030.

3/3 At COP17, we will prioritize innovative efforts to mobilize financing, while keeping indigenous-led conservation at the heart of our efforts.

Can’t wait to upgrade your heating? Good news! Under the National Heat Pump Retrofit, eligible installations from November 1, 2026, may qualify. Keep your receipts and apply in early 2027. Learn more:

🏠 Lower energy bills. More comfortable homes. A $10.5M investment to help more than 1,400 low-to- median-income households in Newfoundland and Labrador access no-cost home upgrades. Learn more:

#EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction #NewfoundlandAndLabrador