Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA
Associated registration:	954110-16987-40
Communication date:	2024-10-07
Posted date:	2024-11-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Shannon Nix, Assistant Deputy Minister Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Carolyn Campbell, Deputy Director Minister's Office, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Lawrence Hanson, Deputy Minister Deputy Minister's Office, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Environment Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Agriculture Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. Climate Advocating for the inclusion, use, and advancement of nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure as essential tools that help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change while providing economic, social, and ecological benefits to Canadians. Agriculture Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes. Agriculture Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests. Climate Establishing payment for ecosystem services (PES) programs that compensate landowners for the carbon sequestration, water purification, and flood control benefits provided by wetlands. Agriculture Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities. Agriculture Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity. Climate Supporting policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of wetlands as natural infrastructure for climate resilience. Agriculture Supporting research and education initiatives to raise awareness and understanding about the benefits of wetlands and grasslands for agriculture.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Michael Nadler
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