READ ARTICLE by Andrea Koehle Jones, founder and children’s environmental education advocate, The ChariTree Foundation. The true joy of a tree-planting party is the enthusiasm of children and young adults, who are having fun while helping our planet. As you stand among these young people, ready to get your hands dirty and join in on … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation supports and has contributed to a set of Canada’s national biodiversity strategy recommendations proposed by 20 Canadian non-governmental organizations. The submission highlights vital environmental and conservation efforts to bring about urgent systemic change, as well as specific targets to be met. As a part of their commitment at COP15 (The 15th Conference … Read more
Children are still counting on us to protect nature VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — As the next UN biodiversity summit has just been confirmed to be held in Colombia, the success and execution of the previous groundbreaking agreement remains uncertain. “Children love animals and nature and they should be at the heart … Read more
Dubai, 13 December, 2023: At COP28, civil society and the countries and communities on the front lines of the climate crisis have created a historic groundswell of support for a just, science-based transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. “The destructive era of fossil fuels is fast coming to an end, as the … Read more
Press Release New path to transition away from fossil fuels marred by lack of finance and loopholesCOP28 in Dubai sends an important signal on the end of fossil fuels but leaves more questions than answers on how to ensure a fair and funded transition that is based on science and equity 13 December, Dubai: Climate Action … Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (13 December): Following several days of intense discussions, a new agreement has been reached at the UN climate conference in Dubai. In a historic shift, the deal calls on all countries to move away from the use of fossil fuels – but not to phase them out, something many climate leaders wanted. … Read more
On the inaugural Children’s Day at #COP28, let’s raise their voices to champion climate education and child’s rights. Dubai, UAE – There’s never been a more crucial time to stand up for kids everywhere and help prepare them to survive and thrive in their ever-changing world. Children have a right to a clean, healthy and … Read more
CLIMATE EDUCATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The ChariTree Foundation is helping build even more #OutdoorClassrooms. Apply by September 14, 2023 if your Canadian school or summer camp is building an outdoor classroom for environmental education programs for children and youth. More information + Instructions here. * The latest ChariTree Foundation outdoor classroom funding opportunity has now closed. … Read more
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
“Planting a tree is an act of hope. And that is a message our children need to hear now more than ever.” The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place Inspiring and uplifting, The Wish Trees is rooted in the idea that every child can help make the world … Read more