Canada's $3.8B conservation plan to double protected lands by 2030
Canada has launched a major nature conservation plan backed by C$3.8 billion in funding. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the strategy, which aims to double the country's protected land and water areas by 2030. The initiative will cover vast ecosystems, from boreal forests to freshwater reserves and coastal waters. The federal government's new strategy targets the protection of at least 1.6 million square kilometres of land and 700,000 square kilometres of ocean over the next four years. This expansion will introduce stricter land-use rules, particularly in regions linked to mining, logging, and infrastructure projects.
The plan includes creating up to 14 new marine protected zones and 10 national parks. Additionally, 10 more marine conservation areas and 15 national urban parks will be established. These measures align with global agreements like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, placing nature protection on par with carbon reduction in environmental policies. Canada holds a significant share of the world's natural resources, including 20% of its freshwater, 37% of its lakes, and 25% of its wetlands. Its boreal forests alone make up nearly a quarter of the global total. By embedding conservation into fiscal policy, the government signals a shift toward treating biodiversity as a core economic priority.
The C$3.8 billion investment marks a turning point for Canada's environmental strategy. With stricter regulations and expanded protected zones, the plan will reshape how land and water are managed across the country. The initiative also strengthens Canada's role in meeting international biodiversity targets.
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