Canada Releases National Freshwater Science Agenda for Next Decade

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:38:13 +0000
Environmental Protection

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released the National Freshwater Science Agenda during Canada Water Week, developed over two years of engagement with over 800 science experts, Knowledge Holders, and stakeholders across federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, academic, and private sector organizations. The Science Agenda outlines six interconnected themes: bridging Indigenous science and Knowledge, water availability, land-use stressors and pollution, ecosystem resilience and biodiversity, socio-ecological and economic research, and decision-support systems. No regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines are imposed; the Agenda serves as a coordinating framework for future freshwater research priorities in Canada.