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COP28: New path to transition away from fossil fuels marred by lack of finance and loopholes
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…
COP28: The ChariTree Foundation responds to landmark deal to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
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….
Children’s Day at #COP28: The climate crisis is a child’s rights crisis so who is looking out for kids?
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…
Environmental groups and civil society welcome Canada’s oil and gas emissions cap framework, urge swift action and stronger targets
Published On: December 7, 2023 (Climate Action Network Canada – Réseau action climat Canada) Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA] / DUBAI, 7 December 2023: Environmental groups and civil society across Canada welcome the release of the long-awaited oil and gas emissions cap framework. Published during COP28, where the destructive impacts of fossil fuels are at the…
The ChariTree Foundation’s reaction to Canada’s oil and gas emissions cap announcement
VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — In response to the the release of the long-awaited Government of Canada oil and gas emissions cap framework to cap pollution from the oil and gas sector to reduce emissions, Andrea Koehle Jones, executive director of The ChariTree Foundation said: “We strongly urge the federal government to quickly…
COP28: Climate groups welcome draft methane regulations and call for them to be swiftly finalized
Published On: December 4, 2023 by Climate Action Network – Réseau action climat (CAN-Rac) Canada Dubai, 5 December 2023: Climate organizations welcome the draft regulations to reduce methane emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector by at least 75% below 2012 levels by 2030, announced today by Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. “Every child deserves…
COP28: The climate crisis is a child’s rights crisis so who is looking out for kids?
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. “We are living through climate collapse in real time” UN secretary-general António Guterres At COP28, the spotlight must be on children. Governments must accept that children face…
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…
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Let’s Build More Outdoor Classrooms
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….
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…
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…
The ChariTree Foundation’s founder partners with #BooksforMaui to support Maui Relief
ALOHA! Let’s support relief efforts in Maui and raise funds for food, shelter, rebuilding resources and everything needed in the wake of these devastating wildfires. Andrea Koehle Jones, Author and Founder, The ChariTree Foundation, has joined #BooksforMaui and donated signed copies of her children’s tree planting book — The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help…
The Wish Trees: New learning resource available for teachers
A new teaching resource for the children’s picture book The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place includes discussion prompts and activities for K-Grade 2 students. If your students want to learn about trees, there’s no better way. LEARN MORE HERE.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
IPCC report shows climate science and solutions are clear, and must be rapidly implemented
For immediate release. By Vicky Coo • Published On: March 20, 2023 Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 20 March 2023: The Synthesis Report released today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it plain: the world has the science and the solutions needed to tackle climate change – but political inertia and fossil fuel interests…