Climate Solutions Reporting

Climate Solutions Reporting Project produces written stories, podcasts, and newsletters about Canada's action and inaction in fighting global heating, as well as the impact of environmental degradation and solutions on people and communities. We offer these stories free of charge thanks to supporters and collaborators, including individual philanthropists and foundations. Read more about the project here.

535 Articles

The world’s plan to protect nature recognizes Indigenous rights, but worries over green colonialism remain

Indigenous rights and territories were recognized in the agreement, but because protection areas will be under the purview of the state, there are worries that land grabs may happen under the guise of conservation.

Negotiating survival

Matteo Cimellaro

December 20th 2022

Ben Feagin sets the table for food security in northern Ontario

As founder and CEO of AgriTech North, Ben Feagin is bringing fresh produce and food security to northern Ontario.

Opinion

Youth climate action

December 19th 2022

‘We need everyone to be part of the solution,’ but corporate lobbyists seen as blight on UN biodiversity talks

As the United Nations biodiversity conference in Montreal nears its end, Canadian federal politicians are weighing in on the corporate, big-money influence that can shape negotiations.

Negotiating survival

December 19th 2022

At COP15, Indigenous territories can save life on Earth — if there is political will

Negotiators from around the world have spent their days and nights holed up in the confines of Montreal’s Palais de congrès mulling over legal text with a fine tooth comb that could make or break the future of our planet.

Opinion

Negotiating survival

December 18th 2022

Aboriginal rights are biodiversity rights

With many nations already on board, 30 by 30 might be one of the few successes coming out of COP15. If so, time will prove it a pyrrhic victory.

Opinion

Negotiating survival

Owen Leggatt Stewart

December 17th 2022

From fossil fuels to banks, lobbyists for big companies seek sway over world’s plan to protect nature

Powerful lobby groups representing fossil fuel companies, big agriculture, banks and other industries threatening the environment are out in full force at the United Nations biodiversity conference in Montreal.

The Influencers

December 17th 2022

Will Indigenous territories be recognized as a form of conservation at COP15?

Indigenous traditional territories as a clearly defined category within the 30x30 framework are threatened by western nations, sources tell Canada’s National Observer.

Negotiating survival

Matteo Cimellaro

December 17th 2022

‘The entire world is watching’: Guilbeault, others push for bolder global biodiversity plan as negotiations heat up

Negotiations on a global plan to protect nature are heating up as environment ministers from the High Ambition Coalition urge countries to rally around the 30x30 goal.

Negotiating survival

John Woodside

December 16th 2022

African and Indigenous women voices essential for climate action

Rather than prioritize their knowledge and expertise, climate COP negotiators sideline African and Indigenous women who disproportionately feel the brunt of the climate crisis.

Opinion

Negotiating survival

December 16th 2022

China calls on Canada for help in race to reach global biodiversity deal

China is tapping Canada to help overcome the toughest negotiation hurdles at the United Nations’ COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal in a diplomatic move that signals growing trust between the two countries.

Negotiating survival

John Woodside

December 16th 2022

Sikh practice sets a path for community-led climate action

Like many others, I’ve been drawn to community service through direct aid as a way to feel like I am tangibly contributing, writes Anjali Appadurai.

Opinion

Negotiating survival

Anjali Appadurai

December 16th 2022

Canada, EU remain optimistic, but global biodiversity deal stuck on fund to help developing countries protect nature

Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU environment commissioner and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault remain optimistic the United Nations biodiversity conference in Montreal will result in an ambitious plan to protect nature, but developing countries appear unwilling to move forward without financing commitments from wealthy countries.

Negotiating survival

Natasha Bulowski

December 16th 2022

Parents want urgent action to protect nature at COP15

Parents like me from across the country are calling on our elected representatives to be bold, practical and visionary at COP15.

Opinion

Negotiating survival

Marianne Ariganello

December 16th 2022

Coal is extremely CO2-intensive. Gasoline is far worse

As Canada pushes the world to eliminate coal first, we should take an honest look at our own gasoline emissions, which are even more CO2-intensive than coal, and surging out of control.

Race Against Climate Change

Barry Saxifrage

December 15th 2022

Offshore oil threatens marine biodiversity, yet Canada is pushing for expansion

International NGOs gathered at COP15 in Montreal to talk about the risk offshore oil presents for marine ecosystems.

Negotiating survival

Cloe Logan

December 15th 2022