Election 2025: Who (still) cares about climate finance?

Why It Matters

Climate appears to be a non-issue in this federal campaign. However, the U.S. President's trade war with Canada drives the need to build a distinctive and resilient economy. The climate crisis and its domino effects compromise this resilience. It costs communities millions of dollars in damage from floods, fires and droughts. Will climate finance be forthcoming? What can adaptation and climate mitigation project owners expect?

In Senegal's Djola lands, the fate of forest and culture go hand-in-hand

Why It Matters

Understanding the interconnectedness of culture and nature in Djola society highlights the need for conservation efforts that respect Indigenous traditions and the profound impact of environmental change on intangible cultural heritage.

Ghana's Lake Bosomtwe farmers fight pests and lake loss with science and tradition

Why It Matters

The challenges farmers face at Lake Bosomtwe, from pests to lake loss, exemplify global environmental crises. Their integrated approach to solutions offers crucial lessons for other regions facing similar pressures, emphasizing community-led action.

How Canadian mining exploration companies get millions from charitable donations tax loophole

Why It Matters

Charities nationwide are helping mining exploration companies raise more money by promoting and accepting flow-through share donations. Some say this is good for all. Others say it’s making charities complicit in the exploration industry’s harm to First Nations and the environment. 

'Spicy shift’: Canadian asset managers withhold director votes over climate inaction

Why It Matters

Canada is not on target to reduce its carbon emissions to an agreed-upon level by 2030, and shareholder pressure is an underused strategy to enact change.

Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers

Why It Matters

Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.