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A Policy for the Stewardship of Yukon’s Wetlands released
January 10, 2023
The territory’s new wetlands stewardship policy is a high-level guide that will support environmental and socio-economic assessment, regulatory approval and licensing, and land-use
Canada and Yukon chart new path with agreement to help protect and conserve nature
December 14, 2022
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced today that they have finalized the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the territory.
The Yukon’s 2022 State of the Environment interim report released
November 21, 2022
The Yukon state of the environment interim report for 2022 shows environmental trends e and changes to the Yukon’s water systems, air quality, lands, fish and wildlife.
Nelchina caribou herd hunting opportunity opening
November 18, 2022
The Nelchina caribou threshold hunt will open for licensed harvest on December 1.
Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent
November 16, 2022
The new Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent in the Legislative Assembly.
Tagish River Habitat Protection Area management plan recognizes an important habitat in the Yukon
November 9, 2022
The Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation are pleased to announce the final management plan for the Tagish River Habitat Protection Area.
Single use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon starting January 1, 2023
November 3, 2022
The Yukon is continuing to move forward more responsible waste management in the territory. Starting January 1, 2023, single-use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon seeking feedback on waste diversion in the territory
November 1, 2022
Engagement opens on Extended Producer Responsibility in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon representatives part of Yukon delegation to attend COP27 United Nations climate conference
October 31, 2022
A Yukon delegation will attend COP 27 United Nations climate conference.
Recycling Summit to be held in Whitehorse
October 26, 2022
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse are co-hosting a Recycling Summit from November 1 to 3.