Minister Guilbeault announces more than $1 million for two Nova Scotia biosphere reserves to protect nature and help meet Canada's conservation goals
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Friday, August 19, 2022
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Conserving nature is vital in order to protect species at risk, combat climate change, and build a strong, sustainable economy.
Key Points:
- Conserving nature is vital in order to protect species at risk, combat climate change, and build a strong, sustainable economy.
- "Biosphere reserves are an internationally recognized model for bringing communities together to connect with and protect nature.
- Biosphere reserves represent a deep dedication to sustainable development and nature conservation, and they set a standard for how people and nature can thrive together."
- There are currently 738 biosphere reserves in 134 countries that belong to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.