Climate change is one of the most pressing and urgent challenges of our time. It is reshaping our environments, changing our ecosystems, and transforming our communities. Rising temperatures, stronger storms, longer droughts, and more intense wildfires are some of the dangers that lie in store because of climate change. Responding to this crisis means rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to better sources of energy.  

In an important win for species at risk protection in Canada, the Federal Court has ruled that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change acted unreasonably when redefining critical habitat for the endangered Piping Plover (melodus subspecies).  

This interview is part of a series conducted by Maryjane Sexton—a law student at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University—who volunteered with East Coast Environmental Law during the 2024-2025 academic year and supported our environmental rights advocacy in Nova Scotia.

This interview is part of a series conducted by Maryjane Sexton—a law student at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University—who volunteered with East Coast Environmental Law during the 2024-2025 academic year and supported our environmental rights advocacy in Nova Scotia.

This interview is part of a series conducted by Maryjane Sexton—a law student at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University—who volunteered with East Coast Environmental Law during the 2024-2025 academic year and supported our environmental rights advocacy in Nova Scotia.

This interview is part of a series conducted by Maryjane Sexton—a law student at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University—who volunteered with East Coast Environmental Law during the 2024-2025 academic year and supported our environmental rights advocacy in Nova Scotia.

The theme of World Ocean Day 2025 is Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us. Recognizing the importance of the ocean, Canada has already committed to protecting 25% of the ocean by 2025 and 30% by 2030. As we move towards those goals, marine protected areas will be a critical part of the work.

Coming together in unity and solidarity doesn’t necessarily mean that we’ll agree on everything all the time, but, if we can embrace respectful dialogue on the decisions that matter to all Nova Scotians, I have no doubt that our collective courage, goodwill, and resilience will shine through.