17 Environmental Groups Present Plan for Nature Ahead of World Biodiversity Summit

Government ambition on Kunming-Montreal (COP 15) pact must be matched by accountable 2030 Biodiversity Strategy to succeed. Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON — September 21, 2023 Canadian environmental groups presented shared recommendations to the federal government on how Canada must act urgently to meet its global commitments to protect and restore nature underthe Global … Read more

How to Host a Kids’ Beach Clean-up Party

Kids Helping the Planet & Having Fun Doing It! By Climate Journalist ANDREA KOEHLE JONES for the next edition of EcoParent Magazine. 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 up over time … Read more

The Hummingbird Trees (Diary of a Tree Girl) by ChariTree Founder Andrea Koehle Jones is the #1 Family Television screenplay (Coverfly, August 2023)

The trees are calling… The groundbreaking tv screenplay by Andrea Koehle Jones, Canadian screenwriter and Founder, The ChariTree Foundation — The Hummingbird Trees (Diary of a Tree Girl) — advanced again. 4 accolades. The Red List. #1 Family Television (One-hour) in the past month. Thank you Coverfly! AUGUST UPDATE:  #1 Family Television screenplay (One-hour) in … Read more

Canada’s $450 million Green Climate Fund pledge sends a welcome signal amid fragmenting international trust

By Vicky Published On: July 12, 2023 “As ‘out of control’ global temperatures continue to smash records, The ChariTree Foundation is encouraged by Canada’s climate leadership and latest contribution to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Many countries facing the worst impacts of accelerating climate change are also the poorest and have younger populations. Millions of children … Read more

Children are counting on us to protect nature

Populations of Canada’s most endangered species have declined by more than 50 percent over the last fifty years and continue to be impacted yearly.  “Children love animals and nature and they should be at the heart of all biodiversity decisions. Just as we can’t negotiate with nature, we can’t negotiate with our children’s future,” said … Read more

Be a Hummingbird Changemaker: How small steps lead to big impacts

There is a fable that tells the story of a forest fire and a small but courageous hummingbird. As this hummingbird sees its home be destroyed by the flames, and the other animals staring in despair, the hummingbird says “I’m going to do something about the fire.” And so our feathered friend flies to the … Read more

Nature is counting on us

You can help protect 30 percent of Canada’s land, freshwater and oceans Canada has now committed to halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 and putting nature on a path to full recovery by 2050. Let’s help keep that promise. “We are encouraged by the Kunming-Montreal Agreement at COP15 in Montreal to halt and reverse global biodiversity loss … Read more

5 ways to connect youth to nature and climate this Earth Day

For us at The ChariTree Foundation, every day is Earth Day. We work every day to put children’s rights at the forefront of climate action to improve their education, health, and future. Today is the globally recognized Earth Day, and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet,” ensuring everyone is accounted for and everyone … Read more

The Best Earth Day Books for Children | Earth Day 2023

A children’s environmental education advocate shares books to inspire kids on Earth Day and every day. Let’s celebrate Earth Day by reading children everywhere an inspiring Earth Day children’s book. It’s one of the best ways to help kids understand how they can protect the planet. From learning how to plant a tree, to protecting … Read more