A UNESCO-designated area, advocating for biodiversity conservation, reconciliation, and sustainable development for Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound. #HoweSoundBiosphere
Howe Sound, British Columbia
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🌍⚡Yesterday was #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy From wind to solar, tidal to geothermal, sustainable energy solutions are lighting the way to a brighter, greener future. Together, we can reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and ensure energy equity for all. 🌿💚 #ClimateAction
🌿What four little letters have the power to help meet global conservation goals? OECM….ever heard of it? If not, they’re four letters you should know if you want to protect biodiversity. Visit our website to see all of our current and past OECM projects.
The Biodiverse Átl'ka7tsem / Howe Sound.
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Citizen science has helped record over 5000 species and counting in the Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region. This fabric of life never ceases to amaze us. How high will this number grow? Visit inaturalist.ca/projects/atl-….
#howesound #biodiversity #biospherereserves
We were proud to host our UNESCO Biosphere Region colleagues from @claybiotrust, @MountArrowBR and @CCUNESCO. It was three good days of knowledge sharing and immersion into Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw history and culture. howesoundbri.org/latest-news…
Join us at Vancouver Aquarium. We're presenting with the Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative on Sunday at 2:30 speaking about our UNESCO journey. Learn what goes on beneath the surface of our beautiful Howe Sound.
#vancouveraquarium #howesound #biospherereserves
We applaud the tourism operators working toward the Green Step Sustainable Tourism Toolkit from Vancouver, Coast & Mountain Tourism. CapU tourism students worked with us to explore these best practices. #biospherereserves #capilanouniversity #greenstepsolutions #destinationbc
Don't underestimate the value of a healthy ecosystem to our budgets. The Natural Capital Assets of the Squamish Estuary estimates over $12.6M a year of ecosystem services. buff.ly/4bqOZAU #biospherereserve #howesound #climatechange #Unesco #squamishbc Photo: SRWS
Happy New Year! 2024 is about sustaining not only the fabric of life in the Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere region that nurtures, sustains and protects our lives, our families, our homes and our communities but also our commitment as an organization to support that work.
ALT Max Wyman photo of #howesound
Have you heard about our fundraiser? We are raising funds for the Átl'ka7tsem/ Howe Sound Marine Debris Fund through the @WestVanFdn Give Where You Live campaign.
📷 DONATE HERE: cfwv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/…
