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2015 Toronto Water Gala
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, IISD hosted a special event in Toronto on water to celebrate Canada’s unique Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), which is now managed by IISD
Boreal forest stakeholders meet in OCN
“The Canadian boreal is the world’s largest remaining intact terrestrial ecosystem,” said Dr. Hank Venema, chief scientist at IISD, “Manitoba has a big piece of it and it is really only now coming under pressure from development. Manitobans want to see their economy and communities prosper, but want it done in a way that is respectful of the land and the people who live on it. We have in this province a unique opportunity to look forward, to strive for—and achieve—the right balance between development and conservation. To get things right where in many other places it has gone wrong.”
New poll finds Manitobans want boreal forest protected
"A new poll suggests most Manitobans favour conservation of the province's boreal forest. The poll, done by Probe Research for the International Institute for Sustainable Development, showed 88% of Manitobans believe at least half of the boreal should be protected, with 55% saying the level of protection should be even greater. That view is consistent across party lines, the poll found."
Manitobans deeply in touch with their green sides: poll
"We're impressed with the level of support for a balanced approach... The results of this survey show Manitobans want to see their economy and communities prosper, but they want it done in a way that is respectful of the land and the people who live on it," said Hank Venema, chief scientist of the International Institute for Sustainable Development.