Speculators Extinguish Young Farmers
Because young operators lack deep cash reserves and extensive credit histories, traditional commercial banking models are choking out fresh blood.
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SDG 15
Examples of UN SDG 15: Life on Land in Action
SDG 15 aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This goal focuses on halting deforestation, combating desertification, halting the loss of biodiversity, and protecting endangered species. It encourages sustainable land management, the conservation of natural habitats, and the restoration of ecosystems that provide essential services, such as clean air, water, and food. SDG 15 underscores the need to combat climate change impacts on land and preserve natural environments for future generations. By protecting life on land, we ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems that support all life on Earth.
View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action here.
Empty Fields, Empty Shelves: Canada’s Agriculture Crisis
Ontario and Quebec alone command over eighty percent of fresh vegetable production volumes across the entire country.
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Feds say NWMO Nuclear Waste Project “Not a Done Deal” in Northwestern Ontario
Federal officials stress no final decision has been made as public comments continue shaping nuclear waste assessment guidelines.
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From Sidewalks to Soil
Summer is almost here and we are ready to get back to the land for some gardening.
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Dismantling Canada’s food sovereignty
Dismantling Canada's agricultural research centres will trigger a catastrophic food security crisis, destroying crop innovation, soil health, and rural economies.
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Standing committee demands immediate halt to federal agricultural research cuts
A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa reverse its plan to close several federal agricultural research stations.
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Reading the Weather Together
Weather monitoring tools gather constant information, but meaning emerges only when people can access and understand it locally.
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Annual Spring and Summer Land Lab Program Underway
Art Borups Corners Land lab program prepares grow beds and expands community gardening at Dyment Recreation Hall this spring season
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Tiny Seeds, Big Dreams
The hardy apple seedlings at the Art Borups Corners Land Lab have officially defied the Northern chill, marking a triumphant start to their second year.
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Arts Hub Brings New Creative Space to Northwestern Ontario
New Melgund Township arts hub expands Northwestern Ontario programming through MRAC and community partnerships.
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