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Winter 2021 Newsletter is available now to read and share!
Here you will find the FOCS Winter 2021 – 2022 Newsletter to explore the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns.
B.C. Government Only Protecting 15% of Vital Ecosystems
Scientists estimate that 50% of Earth should be in protected areas and climate stabilization areas to maintain the planet’s climate regulating capacity to keep global temperatures from rising above the global target of 1.5 degree Celsius. At present, only 15% of the land area in B.C. is in protected areas.
Climate Action Requires Canada to Invest to Protect 30% Minimum of Land and Ocean by 2030
Scientists estimate that 50% of Earth should be in protected areas and climate stabilization areas by 2030
Salmon Farming Corporations Apply to Expand Despite Canada’s 2025 Plan for Removal
Salmon farming corporations have submitted 12 applications — including 5 from Cermaq in Clayoquot Sound — to increase production and profits.
Clayoquot Salmon Festival X The Festival of What Works
Salmon play an integral role for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems on the west coast. And they lead incredible lives, starting in freshwater then migrating to the ocean. Celebrating the backbone of the west coast is what inspires Friends of Clayoquot Sound...
Prime Minister’s Holiday in Tofino Demonstrates Structural Racism in Canada
Friends of Clayoquot Sound accompanied Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation members of the Masso family who gathered supporters to call on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take accountability for vacationing in Tofino within Tla-oqui-aht territory instead of attending...
Artistic Project Challenges a #MOVEFORTHETREES
As climate catastrophes continue around us, Old Growth Collective-Effort for Sustainability and Friends of Clayoquot Sound released an artistic project in solidarity with Fairy Creek Blockade and the Rainforest Flying Squad.
Clayoquot Sound Rallies to Oppose B.C. Government’s “Talk & Log” Conflict of Interest
Friends of Clayoquot Sound organized a rally to build and hold space in solidarity with forest defenders across Vancouver Island.
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