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The ChariTree Foundation Contributes to UN Global Biodiversity Framework Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVancouver, Canada – October 20, 2025 The ChariTree Foundation is proud to contribute to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD)forthcoming global report on collective progress in implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) — the world’s plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. As part of this global effort,…
Apply for a $5,000 Outdoor Classroom Grant
The ChariTree Foundation is helping bring learning outside The ChariTree Foundation is helping bring learning outdoors! The Outdoor Classroom Grant program is now open — offering $5,000 grants to Canadian schools, summer camps, and registered Canadian charities building outdoor classrooms or children’s learning gardens. These grants help schools and camps create vibrant outdoor learning spaces where children can connect with nature, learn about…
ChariTree Founder Honoured to Advise UNICEF Climate Education Fellowship
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 — “I am honoured to join the UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education and to contribute to its vital work for children and young people at this crucial moment,” said Andrea Koehle Jones, Children’s Environmental Education Advocate, Author, and Climate Journalist. “Today, education systems are still failing to prepare young people for…
The ChariTree Foundation Joins Call for Fair Climate Action at UN Summit
Open letter from civil society to world leaders at the UN Secretary General’s Climate Summit: Draw the line by demanding Global North countries do their fair share of climate action As the UNSG’s Climate Summit convenes in New York on September 24, the national plans governments submit will shape our collective future and define the…
ChariTree Foundation Applauds Scientists as Canada Solves Sea Star Die-Off Mystery
Bacteria Behind Decade-Long Sea Star Die-Off Identified “The ChariTree Foundation congratulates Canadian scientists on this extraordinary breakthrough in identifying the cause of the sea star die-off. We’ve been following this crisis since 2009 and are deeply relieved that a solution is now within reach to help protect sea stars and restore ocean biodiversity. Children everywhere…
Apply today for a ChariTree Foundation Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant
The ChariTree Foundation 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant has REOPENED for Canadian Camping Association Camps Vancouver, BC — 10/7/2025 — The ChariTree Foundation is excited to announce that its 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant is now open once again — giving more children and youth attending Canadian Camping Association (CCA) camps across the country…
ChariTree Foundation Air Pollution Expert to Speak at Global Climate and Health Summit 2025
By ChariTree Foundation | London, UK – July 8, 2025 Professor Michael Koehle, Board Member and Environmental Physiology Expert, Will Join Global Leaders to Address the Health Impacts of Climate Change Canada’s ChariTree Foundation, a United Nations Climate Observer Organization, is empowering young people through hands-on learning with outdoor classrooms and advocacy. At the heart of this mission…
ChariTree Foundation Calls on Corporations to Invest in the Next Generation of Climate Leaders
The ChariTree Foundation — Canada’s only national charity dedicated exclusively to children’s environmental education — is inviting corporate and foundation partners to support hands-on climate learning programs. Because the foundation is 100% volunteer-run, every dollar goes directly to impact — supporting programs that connect children with nature, deliver engaging climate education, and offer meaningful tree-planting experiences. Why Partner…
Save the Ocean, Save the World
Rising Tide of Support for Marine Conservation: UN Ocean Summit Ends with Deeper Call for Ocean Action Nice (France) — The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) has just concluded in France, generating a rising tide of momentum—but also revealing the need for deeper action ahead. Ninety-five governments endorsed a strong declaration backing a global plastics treaty,…
More than 200 NGOs Call for Urgent Action on Offshore Fossil Fuel Exploration Ahead of UN Conference in Nice
JOINT PRESS RELEASE – 3 June 2025 Less than one week before world leaders gather in Nice for the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, a powerful coalition of 208 environmental organisations has issued an urgent call for governments to ban offshore oil and gas exploration and commit to comprehensive ocean protection measures. The open letter…
Be a Hummingbird Changemaker: How Small Actions Create Big Impact (by Andrea Koehle Jones)
May 16, 2025 by treetop Look for my latest article, Be a Hummingbird Changemaker: How Small Actions Create Big Impact, featured in the upcoming two-page spread in EcoParent Magazine. This issue’s theme is Sustainable Solutions. Stay tuned for fun ideas on outdoor learning, connecting kids with nature, and simple ways to embrace sustainable living as a family. That’s my…
Born into the Climate Crisis II: Protecting Children in a Changing World
Save the Children has launched a powerful new report, Born into the Climate Crisis 2: An Unprecedented Life – Protecting Children’s Rights in a Changing Climate, produced in collaboration with leading climate scientists from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Children and young people are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis Haruka, 16, whose poem is featured in…
Build a DIY Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Upcycling is for the birds! BY ANDREA KOEHLE JONES, EcoParent Magazine, 08 APRIL, 2025 A milk carton is more than just a container for milk—especially for the birds! It’s surprising how many end up in landfills, but with a bit of resourcefulness and creativity, kids can turn them into something amazing in just minutes. Time spent outdoors sparks…
Bring the Wish Tree Project to Your Classroom
Students Create Their Own Wish Trees, Inspired by Beloved Children’s Book Even with all the challenges in the world today, the future shines brilliantly when you see the creativity and hope reflected in these school projects! Students at a Toronto school took part in a ChariTree Foundation environmental education project inspired by the nonfiction children’s tree planting…
As election campaign kicks off, civil society highlights that tariff response and climate action must go hand-in-hand
For immediate release. Le français suit. Unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territories [OTTAWA], 24 March 2025: As a federal election kicks off, civil society groups from coast to coast are calling on parties not to sacrifice Canada’s climate progress to Donald Trump’s destructive agenda. In the face of the trade war, protecting Canadians from the human and…
The ChariTree Foundation has just returned from the Partner Days Think Tank hosted by UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight!
Florence, Italy — In these challenging times, it was inspiring to gather with global partners to explore new ways to empower children and youth through environmental education and climate action. 💚🌿 “It was incredible to be part of such an important conversation about creating a better future for children worldwide,”said Andrea Koehle Jones, Executive Director…
Coming Soon! An article from The ChariTree Foundation’s founder will be featured in the next issue of EcoParent Magazine!
We’re so excited to share that this special Parenting through Eco Crisis edition will include ideas for outdoor learning, creative ways to connect kids with nature, and simple tips for embracing sustainable living as a family. 💚🌎 Stay tuned — we can’t wait for you to read it!
Honouring Women for Nature: A Tribute to All Trailblazers This International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we unite to celebrate the extraordinary women of the Women for Nature community. 03/06/2025 As the Honourary Chair for Women for Nature, the Honourable Senator Rosa Galvez shares, “It fills me with great hope and joy to witness young people stepping up as leaders in their communities to support and restore…
Calling Young Nature Leaders
Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant! “Young people have the power to ignite change. When they take action and advocate for the environment, they inspire a movement of hope, creating a brighter future for everyone.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, founder of The ChariTree Foundation, is a ‘Women for Nature’ member and an award-winning advocate…
How to Host a Kids’ Beach Clean-up Party
Kids Turning the Tide to Help the Planet—And Having Fun Doing It! (By climate journalist and founder of The ChariTree Foundation, Andrea Koehle Jones.) There’s no place like the beach, but you might not realize how much fun a beach clean-up party can be—until now. You’ll be amazed at all the garbage that can wash…