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Canada’s ChariTree Foundation Welcomes UN Climate Accountability Resolution as a Step Forward for Climate Justice

UN General Assembly endorses landmark International Court of Justice climate ruling, advancing global accountability and protections for future generations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — May 20, 2026 — The ChariTree Foundation welcomes the adoption of the new United Nations climate accountability resolution as an important milestone in advancing global climate justice and human rights. This … Read more

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Inspiring Through Nature, Climate Action, and Hope

From a kitten named “Attie” to generations of young people inspired to love and protect the natural world, Sir David Attenborough continues to inspire hope, climate action, and a deeper connection to nature. May 8, 2026 VANCOUVER — My daughter adopted a tiny kitten today and named him Sir David Attenborough, “Attie” for short. It felt especially … Read more

Canada’s ChariTree Foundation Plants Hope in Malawi on 20th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The ChariTree Foundation Marks 20 Years with a Global Call for Children’s Climate Education April 24, 2026 | 3 min read VANCOUVER — The ChariTree Foundation has announced a $20,000 donation to launch a new environmental education and tree-planting program. The initiative reinforces its two-decade commitment to empowering youth through nature in … Read more

A Wish for the World: Children’s Book Trailer Debuts This Earth Day

“The Wish Trees” inspires children to plant trees, make wishes, and help shape a better world 💚🌳🌍 Every child has a wish for the world…Most of us just forgot ours. This Earth Day 2026, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The ChariTree Foundation, we invite you to remember. “Environmental education is most powerful when it … Read more

Working Towards Brighter Days Ahead

Climate education and AI safeguards for children take center stage at UNICEF Innocenti meetings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Protecting children and teens in the age of AI requires ensuring they remain connected to the real world,” said Andrea Koehle Jones, Founder, The ChariTree Foundation. “Climate education, including learning outdoors, plays a critical role in grounding young … Read more

A Song About Trees, Loss, and Connection, Cleared for Film + TV

Seeking immediate Film & TV placement for cinematic indie folk track Vancouver, Canada — A cinematic indie-folk song inspired by trees has been released by the founder of The ChaiTree Foundation, exploring themes of connection, loss, and our relationship with the natural world. Lost Again Beneath the Trees began as a poem written after moving … Read more

One Tree: Climate Education in a Digital World

Vancouver, Canada — In conversations about climate change, we often focus on large-scale solutions—renewable energy, international agreements, and technological innovation. These are essential. But there is another powerful place where climate understanding begins: with a child and a tree. At The ChariTree Foundation, some of the most meaningful environmental education starts with something very simple: one … Read more

ChariTree Founder Honoured to Advise UNICEF Climate Education Fellowship

From collecting coins for UNICEF as a child to joining its Climate Education Advisory Group, this is a full-circle moment. UNICEF is launching a Climate Education Advisory Group to support the Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship, strengthening its governance, learning journey, and system-level impact through intergenerational leadership. The Climate Education Advisory Group brings together global … Read more