Description: The Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change calls on all foundations and other funders in this land to act on climate change.
The Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change is a call on all foundations and other funders in this land to signal their commitment to act on climate change regardless of their respective missions. If left unaddressed, the impacts of climate change can undo our work to advance equity, health, poverty alleviation, economic prosperity, Indigenous and human rights, especially those who will be disproportionately affected – and all issues and communities on which we hope to have a positive impact as p
We invite foundations and other funders to read and sign the commitment below and signal their commitment to implementation across the 7 pillars of action. We will work with signatory foundations to support them in their journey and provide them with resources and exchange and learning opportunities.
The global pandemic impacts every aspect of Canadian society and, as such, requires a whole-of-sector response. Canadian philanthropy continues to respond in unprecedented ways. Now, in the face of the climate emergency, we must learn from that experience and step up to an even greater degree of magnitude – and likely for much longer.