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

The initiative has supported dozens of funders to advance their climate work but has yet to reach its goal of 100 signatories

Why It Matters

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?

“You can sign up a whole bunch of people, but if you don’t engage the group you started with, those are just numbers.” 

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