When it comes to conservation efforts, BC gets a B in the report card.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society recently put up a new report called On the Path to 2030: A Report Card on Progress to Protect Land and Ocean Across Canada, showing how well provinces and territories have done when it comes to conservation in Canada, and what they need to work on.
The report found for BC, it can over-promise and under-deliver, with slow action on-the ground.
“BC refines ideas well, but struggles with follow through,” said the report.
“They start projects with enthusiasm but struggle to complete them on time. Could benefit from a planner to organize tasks.”
The report says BC has shown improvement with the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation and Coastal Marine Strategy, a historic investment aiming to protect 30 percent of lands by 2030 through partnering with First Nations. $49 million was allocated last year to protect carbon-rich ecosystems.
Along with that, the province has also been creative in supporting Indigenous-led projects, brought its first ever Coastal Marine Strategy last year, and helped create the largest provincial park in a decade.
The report adds BC struggles with implementing plans and meeting international conservation measures, encouraging the province to refine and deliver on ambitious commitments.
For the full report, click here.
