Ottawa – The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) wrapped up in Ottawa today, marking significant progress in the development of a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution by 2040. As the host country, Canada played a pivotal role in the progress made during this session, setting the stage for international ambition and cooperation at the …
Minister Guilbeault supports advancing climate ambition in NYC
New York City – This summer, many Canadians had to face the harsh realities of a changing climate. Canada is working with international partners to increase ambition on issues relating to climate and biodiversity while making a difference for those impacted both at home and around the world. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by Catherine Stewart, …
Minister Guilbeault concludes visit at CCICED Annual General Meeting
Gatineau – The triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss call for urgent global action. Because these crises know no geopolitical boundaries, Canada works with others around the world to take ambitious action. As a major emitter, and large country, China’s engagement is required. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has wrapped up his attendance …
New Nature Champions Network announced
Squamish – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement today: “The world is being confronted by the triple crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. These are crises that know no geopolitical borders and require urgent international cooperation. Today, we brought together environmental Ministers and representatives from around the world, representing Africa, Asia, Europe, …
Minister Guilbeault concludes trip to India
Gatineau – With the world facing the triple crises of climate change, nature loss and pollution, Canada is working to build international momentum for more and faster environmental progress at global forums. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, just concluded a productive visit to India, including stops in Delhi and Chennai, where he represented Canada at …
International plastic pollution agreement set for Canada in 2024
Gatineau – Canada is committed to ending plastic pollution, starting with the launch of the Ocean Plastics Charter during the 2018 G7 Presidency, and followed by ambitious domestic actions driven by Canada’s zero plastic waste agenda. At the conclusion of the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on Plastic Pollution meeting in Paris, France, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of …
Supporting ambitious nature protection goals brokered at COP15
Ottawa – Protecting the species and natural spaces that Canadians love is important for communities from coast to coast to coast and for the planet. Conserving nature is foundational to all efforts to combat the triple crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will bring …
Consultations on development of Canada’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy
Ottawa – At the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), Canada, along with 195 other countries, adopted the historic Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Framework aims to safeguard the world’s nature, halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, and put nature on a path to recovery by 2050. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of …