QSA's Week in Environment (#4, 2024)
Canada's biodiversity initiatives unveiled; forest industry transformations announced; marine carbon sequestration discussed; wildfire recovery plans specified; derelict vessel issues raised.
Start Date: 2024-10-26
End Date: 2024-11-01
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Canada Announces Global Biodiversity Initiatives at COP16
During the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), Canada announced a significant investment of $62 million to support biodiversity projects globally. Key initiatives include the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, aimed at conservation in biodiversity hotspots such as the Cerrado and Tropical Andes. Projects will enhance resilience in climate-vulnerable regions, using innovative satellite technology to monitor marine biodiversity. These efforts align with Canada's commitment to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, emphasizing Indigenous-led action and gender-responsive strategies.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca']
