Charities in this fund support research and conservation efforts to protect the natural environment.
The David Suzuki Foundation works to conserve and protect the natural environment through evidence based research, education, and policy analysis. Last year, they launched the Clean Power Pathways, a project to deliver choices and effective approaches to meet energy and climate goals. Their Butterflyway Project continues to help grow highways of pollinator habitat throughout Canada to feed and shelter pollinators.
davidsuzuki.orgThe Nature Conservancy of Canada works to conserve important natural areas and biological diversity in Canada. They have identified over 100 natural areas for critical protection and 209 species at risk, with 32% of those species having their habitat maintained by The Nature Conservancy of Canada. Last year, they were able to secure and conserve 329,849 acres through their securement projects and conservation agreements.
www.natureconservancy.caEcojustice uses the law to defend nature, combat climate change, and fight for a healthy environment for all. Currently, they have 31 active court cases to safeguard the climate for current and future generations.
ecojustice.caEnvironmental Defence works to defend clean water, the climate, and healthy communities in Canada. They focus on 6 main issues: ensuring safe products, stopping climate change and creating jobs in the clean economy, growing Ontario's Greenbelt, protecting Canada's fresh water, ending plastic pollution, and helping beach and marinas reach the blue flag eco certification.
environmentaldefence.caThe Ontario Land Trust Alliance represents numerous land trusts across Ontario and promotes excellency in their work. Last year, they supported the purchase of 21 properties covering over 600 hectares.
olta.caForest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifies timber products to ensure responsibly managed forests as well as social and environmental best practices along the supply chain. They help consumers make choices at the product level to support healthy forests and an ethical forest industry. 16% of Canada's forests are FSC certified, and FSC issued 633 chain of custody certificates in Canada last year.
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