Community science: A tool for biodiversity education and engagement Community science helps us explore and connect with biodiversity. With so many projects and tools available, it’s never been easier for people to submit observations, contribute to science and learn more about the natural world in their communities. We hope you enjoy these three videos in […]

Did you miss our recent 2021 Ontario Biodiversity Session on Restoring Aquatic Biodiversity? Or are you looking to find out more about research mentioned during one of the panels?  Don’t worry! We’ve collected all of the session resources for you!

The Ontario Biodiversity Council is a proud supporter of the #NatureForAll campaign to inspire and empower people to value and protect biodiversity.  As part of its efforts to Engage People, Council will work with government, industry, schools, Indigenous communities and conservation organizations to raise awareness about the importance and value of Ontario’s biodiversity and how […]

The Ontario Children’s Outdoor Charter aims to get children outside to discover the wonders of nature. Research shows that kids who spend regular time outside are happier and healthier. Kids connected to nature grow up caring for the Earth and helping to conserve biodiversity. You can promote the charter in your community and help improve […]

Biodiversity and climate change are linked: climate change threatens Ontario’s biodiversity, while biodiversity improves Ontario’s resilience and adaptability to a changing climate. In order to protect and preserve our existing biodiversity while encouraging sustainable production and growth, we need to find ways to encourage meaningful action in varying contexts. There are, significant challenges to communicating […]

EcoHealth Ontario, a working group of the Ontario Biodiversity Council, wrote a report that summarizes the linkages between biodiversity and human health. This report states that new knowledge and research may be used to protect and promote the well-being of current and future generations of Ontarians. Click here to view the full PDF on the […]

OBC believes that protecting and restoring Ontario’s biodiversity is the best solution to the challenges created by our changing climate.  Flooding and drought, carbon storage, water and air quality and the health and prosperity of our communities are linked to both biodiversity and climate change.  But often, these two issues are dealt with separately.  OBC […]

The diversity of life is our best defence in a world with a rapidly changing climate. The results of the State of Ontario’s Biodiversity 2015 report showed that progress is being made to conserve biodiversity, but, that more needs to be done – especially to enhance resilience of our ecosystems.  Council’s new Strategic Agenda will guide […]

The Ontario Biodiversity Council was proud to attend COP 13, the Conference of the Parties in Cancun, Mexico in December 2016.  It is the highest governing body of the Convention on Biological Diversity.  OBC was there to share Ontario’s unique model for conserving biodiversity and the work of Council including the Ontario Biodiversity Strategy, reporting on the […]

Are you treading lightly on our planet? How many planets would we need if everybody lived like you? The Ontario Biodiversity Council and the Global Footprint Network have developed an online calculator to help Ontario residents see how their own habits impact our planet’s resources. Go to the Global Footprint Network Calculator and choose Ontario […]