Heart of Howe Sound Gambier Island / Photo: Rich Duncan
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is proud to share the news that the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region has received the prestigious UNESCO Biosphere Region designation, a positive step towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and reconciliation.
With climate emergency being one of our greatest challenges, the designation of Alt’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region will help the community work with key partners to develop local and innovative solutions to face the harsh realities of climate change and reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. Biosphere regions are sites of exceptional international significance recognized by UNESCO and obtaining Biosphere Region status
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