You’re invited to join IMPAC5 and Ocean Fest! February 3-9, 2023
This February, CPAWS, the governments of Canada and BC, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are co-hosting IMPAC5 – the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress. We’ll welcome Indigenous Knowledge holders, scientists, decision makers and community leaders from around the world to the BC coast.
IMPAC5 is a huge opportunity to advance marine conservation at home and around the world. With help from the new Global Biodiversity Framework, ocean experts will gather to chart a course towards protecting 30 per cent of the global ocean by 2030.
The CPAWS-BC team can’t wait to be part of the action! Our expert Ocean Conservation team is presenting our work on spatial planning and glass sponge reefs, promoting our conservation with allied environmental NGOs, and connecting with decision makers.
A healthy ocean means a healthy future for us all. You’re invited to join our ocean celebrations at IMPAC5 Ocean Fest. Here’s how you can get involved:
Celebrate Ocean Fest
You’re invited to celebrate the ocean and our BC coast! Join us for special speaker nights, art workshops, contests, live entertainment and more. Learn more.
Learn about IMPAC5
We’re honoured to co-host IMPAC5 international gathering for marine protected areas alongside our partners and host Nations. CPAWS has supported marine conservation in BC for over 30 years. We’re excited to share knowledge, uplift collaboration, and highlight key conservation opportunities. Learn more at www.Impac5.ca.
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