Prime Minister Trudeau announced a $335M initiative with 17 First Nations in BC to expand marine protection in the Great Bear Rainforest, adding 14,000 sq km of protected areas.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $335M initiative, involving 17 First Nations in British Columbia, to expand marine protection in the Great Bear Rainforest, adding approximately 14,000 sq km of newly protected areas. The federal government is contributing $200M, B.C. $60M, and philanthropic investors $75M to create an endowment fund. The project aims to support sustainable development for the coastal waters while promoting reconciliation, nature protection, and economic growth.
June 25, 2024
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