Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Goal 15 focuses on the importance of nature for survival and recognizes the increased stress that has been put on it from human activity. Nature provides us with oxygen, regulates weather, pollinates crops, produces food sources and more. Protecting land ecosystems and biodiversity is desperately needed to ensure a sustainable future.
Taking Action
Initiatives at Brock University
Community Gardens
The Community Gardens at Brock are located near the Zone 2 Parking Lot and just steps away from Theal House, the home of the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre. There are over 24 plots of plants and food growing in the gardens which were planted by faculty, staff and students in 2011.
Animal and Justice Research Group
Brock University offers a wide range of courses focused on animal and social justice. The University also conducts high level research related to animal and social justice. Click here to learn more about the Animal and Justice Research Group.
Plant and Seed Swap-and-Share
Brock has hosted two seed and plant exchanges, hosted by the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies. The event welcomes avid gardeners and curious newbies alike by offering something for everyone — seeds, cuttings, bulbs, extra gardening supplies and both indoor and outdoor plants.
Community Garden Renovations
Brock’s Community Garden has been in place since 2011 and has grown exponentially since developed. Facilities Management is now working to revamp the area and enhance growing capabilities. Plans to the garden extended outward into the community that involved a class of Brock Kinesiology students to help with the clean-up of the garden. The renovated gardens will still be located near the Zone 2 Parking Lot, just steps away from Theal House.
UNESCO Chair
Liette Vasseur, professor at Brock University and UNESCO Chair, had her agenda for Community Sustainability: From Local to Global renewed for the next four years, until the end of 2026. She continues to encourage sustainability science in practice that works to transform research into practical society applications.
Initiatives in the Niagara Region
Niagara Parks
Niagara Parks mission is to improve environmental quality and sustainable development throughout Parks. Their commitment includes leadership based on principles of conservation, education, environment management, innovation, and preservation and restoration.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority oversees conservation, recreation, and parks efforts. They offer several innovative events and volunteer opportunities to increase involvement in different projects they lead.
