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

Author Brennan Doherty
The Circle, Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), Environment Funders Canada (EFC) and Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) announced the initiative on Oct. 7.

Why It Matters

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.

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