In December, Montreal welcomed the world to COP15. The goal? To negotiate a new global biodiversity framework (GBF) ambitious enough to tackle the world’s growing biodiversity crisis. Wildsight’s team was on the ground to advocate for ambitious commitment, accountability, and action to protect nature. COP15, also referred to as NatureCOP or CBD COP, is a … Continued
“[Home is] not the feeling you have when you’re in the middle of nowhere, but the feeling you have when you’re at the centre of something.”Jordan Manley If you’re like me, home is in the wild places. Found under lush rainforests full of ancient cedar or on windswept high elevation grasslands. In the dry pine … Continued
The Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP15) is underway in Montreal this week. Countries from across the world are gathering to negotiate a new Global Biodiversity Framework that will set the stage for global action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Globally, wildlife populations have plummeted nearly 70 per cent in the last 50 years. … Continued
We are living in a global nature crisis. Species are declining at terrifying rates; there has never been a more important time for nature conservation. This December, Canada will be hosting the world at COP15, or NatureCOP, in Montreal. Wildsight’s Executive Director, Robyn Duncan, and Mining Impacts Researcher Wyatt Petryshen will be on the ground, … Continued
In late June, we said goodbye to Bryan Duffett, Manager of Finance and Administration, brought on Claudia Goodwin to fill the role, and welcomed back Tamara Mercandelli as bookkeeper. Managing money, contracts and administrative needs isn’t as public-facing or glamorous as being a campaigner in an environmental organization, but it is just as important. For … Continued
We’re hiring, join our team.
Wildsight is seeking a Columbia Valley Conservation Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about wildlife, familiar with the Columbia Valley and Kootenay Region and has experience with community engagement or advocacy. As a small team, our roles are strongly shaped by the skills and experience a successful candidate brings to the … Continued
Eight years ago, I was standing with a crowd of ~100 people in Radium protesting the inaugural meeting of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality (JGMRM). Having a crowd of 100 people show up for a Jumbo Wild rally wasn’t unique; in fact, it was on the small side for our rallies. But having 100 … Continued
This position has now been filled. Organizational Overview Wildsight is a registered charity with a mission to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in the Kootenay-Columbia region of BC. Our vision is to inspire a shared community desire to protect our natural world for future generations. We envision extensive and connected wild spaces for wildlife—from … Continued
Applications have closed for this position. Organizational Overview Wildsight is a registered charity with a mission to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in the Kootenay-Columbia region of BC. Our vision is to inspire a shared community desire to protect our natural world for future generations. We envision extensive and connected wild spaces for … Continued
