Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change

Nine Canadian funders make historic $405 million pledge to combat climate change

Climate change is an existential threat. Yet climate solutions get just a fraction of philanthropic dollars. Could a new pledge help motivate others to give more?

Three years in, philanthropy’s climate pledge in Canada falling short despite bright spots

Climate change poses an existential threat to life on Earth. Yet environmental charities in Canada get just two per cent of foundation funds. Has a voluntary climate pledge helped increase support?

Annual update: One year after launch of the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change, has there been any progress?

It’s estimated that the amount of funding needed to address the climate crisis is in the trillions. And all the complex issues social purpose organizations work on will be exacerbated by climate change, says Devika Shah, executive director of Environment Funders Canada.

Canada’s largest funder networks launch climate action pledge for grantmakers ahead of COP26

Climate change is the largest existential threat to Canada (and the world), yet Canadian philanthropic contributions to fight climate change are miniscule. The climate threat will also affect the rest of the social impact sector’s goals, from fighting food insecurity to bridging digital divides.