Reflections on IMPAC5

Earlier this month, members of the Ecology Action Centre's marine team were in Vancouver attending the 5th International Marine Protected Area Congress (IMPAC5)! IMPAC5 is the world's largest gathering of ocean conservation leaders, decision-makers and professionals.  

Some exciting things came out of IMPAC5, including the release of Canada’s long-awaited Marine Protected Area Protection Standard Framework, and announcements for Canada to fund $46 million for ocean research in domestic waters and $69 million for nature-based climate solutions in developing nations.