The health, well-being, and economic security of Canadians depend on having a healthy ecosystem that supports a world rich in biodiversity. That's why the Government of Canada is making historic investments to support the conservation of lands and waters from coast to coast to coast. Many beloved species and natural spaces and systems are under threat from human activity. Biodiversity loss affects everyone.
To kick off Canadian Environment Week, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the newly formed Nature Advisory Committee. The Government of Canada is committed to working toward halting and reversing nature loss by 2030 in Canada and achieving a full recovery for nature by 2050. The Nature Advisory Committee is a group of experts with a range of perspectives that will provide strategic advice and recommendations on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of land and resources to both the Department and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
This committee will help to address some of the Department's most pressing issues, including advancing the development of Canada's post-2020 biodiversity strategy, working toward area‑based conservation targets such as conserving 25 percent of the lands and oceans in Canada by 2025 and 30 percent by 2030, and supporting wildlife and species at risk management initiatives. It will also provide innovative solutions and ideas on programs, operational policies, guidelines, and regulatory approaches to support Canada's biodiversity progress.
With strong collaboration and engagement across all sectors and all levels of government, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous leadership and knowledge, the Government of Canada is taking action now to change the future.
