The ChariTree Foundation

NATURE CAN’T WAIT: Environmental coalition pushes Parliament to act on the Nature Accountability Act at COP16

Children everywhere are counting on us to re-charge stalled Bill C-73 CALI, COLOMBIA—A coalition of Canadian environmental organizations, including The ChariTree Foundation, is urging House leaders and the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development to prioritize Bill C-73, the Nature Accountability Act, which has been stalled since its introduction in the House of Commons … Read more

Outdoor Classrooms: 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 … Read more

The climate crisis is a child’s rights crisis so who is looking out for kids?

Environmental education is the key to safeguarding children and youth from future impacts of climate change Protecting children from the impacts of climate change requires urgent and decisive measures from the international community. This should be our top priority. So far, the world’s response to the climate crisis has been slow and disheartening. Millions of … Read more

Environmental groups welcome the launch of Canada’s strategy to save nature

Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy a positive step forward, but new Federal funding and stronger action is required to deliver results “The ChariTree Foundation welcomes Canada’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy. At COP15, Canada took a leading role and called for ambitious action to protect nature, let’s continue to lead by example. We have a unique moment in … Read more

SB60 Input on Expert Dialogue on Children and Climate Change from The ChariTree Foundation 

To: Nabeel Munir, Chair, Subsidiary Body for Implementation  From: Andrea Koehle Jones, Children’s Environmental Education Advocate, Founder, The ChariTree  Foundation. (Greater Vancouver, May 7, 2024)  The climate crisis is a child’s rights crisis so who is looking out for kids?  Environmental education is the key to safeguarding children and  youth from future impacts of climate change  … Read more

ChariTree Foundation Urges Global Climate Action for Children Ahead of UN’s SB60 Dialogue

The climate crisis is a child’s rights crisis so who is looking out for kids?Environmental education is the key to safeguarding children and youth from future impacts of climate change The ChariTree Foundation actively participates in key environmental conversations, advocacy campaigns, and national strategies to promote children’s rights, climate and biodiversity education opportunities. The ChariTree … Read more

BEACH CLEANUPS INSPIRE CHILDREN & YOUTH

Beach Clean-up Take Away for Kids Organizing a beach cleanup party for kids is a fun environmental education activity to help protect marine ecosystems and keep our beaches clean. Family cleanups are a great weekend or summer activity too and here’s a step-by-step guide to organizing a larger one at your local beach by the … Read more

Canadian tree planting program for children and youth is open

Apply today for a ChariTree Foundation Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant Vancouver, BC — 18/4/2024 — The ChariTree Foundation has just launched their updated program so even more children and youth at summer camps across Canada can participate in a ground-breaking national children’s tree planting and biodiversity education project. More than 100,000 children … Read more

British Columbia’s 10 Billionth Tree Planted Through Reforestation Efforts

Thousands of children have learned how to plant trees through The ChariTree Foundation’s environmental education programs Vancouver, BC — 15/4/2024 — — Since 1930, the province of British Columbia has successfully planted 10 billion trees, with an impressive 2 billion being planted in just the last seven years through heightened reforestation efforts. The ChariTree Foundation commends this … Read more