Our Changing Planet
Series Three
May 6th – 9th
In Partnership With
Canada is host to many different habitat types, unique species, and exceptional ecosystems. This natural heritage is a key part to so many aspects of our lives – health, food, recreation, livelihoods, culture, art and music for example. Today, this heritage is facing many complex environmental challenges – from climate change to pollution and biodiversity loss. These threats put at risk not only the health and survival of species and ecosystems, but our way of life.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is the lead federal department for a wide range of environmental issues. The department’s work focuses on minimizing threats to people and nature from pollution; sharing information on weather, water and climate conditions; and conserving and restoring Canada’s natural environment.
ECCC scientists are hard at work in so many different fields. Their work helps ensure a clean, safe and sustainable environment for present and future generations.
Interested in learning more about the work of these inspiring people? This one- week series will bring you into the lives of some of these scientists, the work they do, challenges they face and even how their research is used to help you!
Each day will feature a different scientist talking about their specific field of research – something new every day. You don’t want to miss it!
Monday | May 6th
Frogs: Hopping into the Unknown!
May 6th @ 12:00pm eastern
Ribbiting adventures await with David Lesbarrères, an ecologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada. He specializes in biodiversity conservation, but more particularly on amphibians. These slimy and bouncy creatures need our help as they face tricky troubles like crossing roads, dealing with pollution and habitat destruction, not the least being a killer fungus that is causing havoc worldwide. Get ready for a croak-tastic journey as David shares what he and his students have learned about what is harming our hoppy friends and what we can do to help them in Canada!
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Tuesday | May 7th
Bright Lights, Big Cities, and Birds on the Move!
May 7th @ 12:00pm eastern
Barbara Frei is a research scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Her team is dedicated to providing the science we need for the cities we want in the future, including making them bird-friendly! With 80% of birds in Canada being migratory, almost any bird can be a ‘city bird’ as they pass through populated areas at least twice a year. To learn more about our feathered friends and where they go, she uses innovative technology such as song recognition algorithms, tiny nanotag backpacks, and more. Her team also tries to find what are the win-wins for conservation, aka how we can manage our cities to be good for people AND nature!
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Wednesday | May 8th
Making Parks for Animals
May 8th @ 12:00pm eastern
Olaf, alongside colleagues from Environment and Climate Change Canada, designs parks specifically to keep animals safe and healthy! Having worked as a Park Warden with Parks Canada, he brings a lot of knowledge on how to balance conservation and human activities with nature. His team’s dedication ensures these “parks” become sanctuaries where wildlife can live undisturbed, leaving a lasting legacy in conservation efforts.Olaf, alongside colleagues from Environment and Climate Change Canada, designs parks specifically to keep animals safe and healthy! Having worked as a Park Warden with Parks Canada, he brings a lot of knowledge on how to balance conservation and human activities with nature. His team’s dedication ensures these “parks” become sanctuaries where wildlife can live undisturbed, leaving a lasting legacy in conservation efforts.
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Thursday | May 9th
Wildlife Warriors: Saving Canada’s Amazing Wildlife
May 9th @ 12:00pm eastern
Join Biologist Emma Pascoe as she explores how Canada is working to save our wildlife through the Species at Risk Act! From coast to coast to coast, discover the incredible work being done to protect our furry, feathered, and finned friends. Get ready to be inspired and become a Wildlife Warrior!
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