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This UN Climate Observer Organization supports environmental education to help kids thrive in their ever-changing world | Executive Director: Andrea Koehle Jones

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The ChariTree Foundation - La Fondation ChariTree @charitree-foundation.org · Nov 4
“Children are the most impacted and least to blame for the climate crisis. We have a unique moment in history where we can champion environmental education for a global generation of kids growing up in a world accelerating towards runaway climate change.”

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#ClimateCrisis
“Children are the most impacted and least to blame for the climate crisis. We have a unique moment in history where we can champion environmental education for a global generation of kids growing up in a world accelerating towards runaway climate change.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, The ChariTree Foundation’s executive director and children’s climate education advocate. http://charitree-foundation.org #EnvironmentalEducation #climatecrisis
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Huge thanks to Principal Kelly Pevie for sharing photos from Jakeman All Grades’ tree planting event in Gros Morne National Park—launched with a reading of The Wish Trees book! 🌱🌲 Supported by Parks Canada & The ChariTree Foundation.

#OutdoorLearning #childrensbooks
Huge thanks to Principal Kelly Pevie for sharing photos from Jakeman All Grades’ tree planting event in Gros Morne National Park—launched with a reading of The Wish Trees book! 🌱🌲 Supported by The ChariTree Foundation & Parks Canada. #OutdoorLearning #childrensbooks #Publishers #Kidlit #agents #Teachers #parents
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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“It’s alarming and heartbreaking that forests nearly vanished from the core Amazon COP30 deal, especially when children will face the worst impacts of ecosystem loss." - The ChariTree Foundation

STATEMENT: www.charitree-foundation.org/news/can-rac...

#cop30
“It’s alarming and heartbreaking that forests nearly vanished from the core Amazon COP30 deal, especially when children will face the worst impacts of ecosystem loss." - The ChariTree Foundation STATEMENT: https://www.charitree-foundation.org/news/can-rac-celebrates-just-transition-decision-at-cop30-while-major-gaps-remain-on-finance-adaptation-and-energy/ #cop30
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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The impacts of #ClimateChange affect every child on Earth — increasing their health risks and jeopardizing their futures.

As #COP30 kicks off this week, here's a look at how UNICEF is expanding climate education programs to ensure today's youth become tomorrow's environmental leaders and champions:
How to Build a Sustainable Future? Educate Children About the Environment
Advancing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience for future generations starts with young people.
www.unicefusa.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS & Happy #BookLaunch Day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book!

I had a blast being part of the Advanced Reader Team.

My #BookReview: andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11/10/b...

#ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
#kidlit #bookpublishing #parents #teachers #library
CONGRATULATIONS & Happy #BookLaunch Day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I had a blast being part of the Advanced Reader Team. My #BookReview: https://andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11/10/book-review-by-childrens-author-andrea-koehle-jones/
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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GROWING FUTURES: From Newfoundland & Labrador to British Columbia and the Yukon, The ChariTree Foundation is taking learning outdoors — empowering thousands of children through its Outdoor Classroom Program: www.charitree-foundation.org

#OutdoorLearning #EnvironmentalEducation #COP30
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Tried to hibernate. Failed.
THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK launches TOMORROW!
Set three alarms just in case... This is no time to sleep!
⏰⏰⏰
Huge shoutout to my super-talented editor,
@briangehrlein.bsky.social

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#ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook #pb #BookLaunch
Tried to hibernate. Failed. THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK launches TOMORROW! Set three alarms just in case... This is no time to sleep! ⏰⏰⏰ Huge shoutout to my super-talented editor, @briangehrlein.bsky.social Full #BookReview: https://andreakoehlejones.com/2025/11/10/book-review-by-childrens-author-andrea-koehle-jones/ #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook #BookLaunch “Written with wit, warmth, and hilarious charm, Brian’s words pair perfectly with Jennifer’s calming and grounding earth-toned art. She beautifully balances the quiet hush of the woods with the joyful, party-fueled chaos inside Bear’s den. Together, they offer something especially meaningful for children growing up in a digital world—a gentle invitation to slow down, look closely, and feel the laughter and warmth of the forest. Gehrlein and Harney create pure read-aloud magic—perfect for bedtime, storytime, or any moment that calls for laughter.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, Children’s Book Author and Environmental Education Advocate
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Let’s get kids learning outside!

Canadian schools + camps can now apply for a $5,000 Outdoor Classroom Grant from The ChariTree Foundation: www.charitree-foundation.org/news/apply-f...

#OutdoorClassroom #Education #COP30
October 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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“Honoured to serve with the #UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education.

UNICEF’s legacy of protecting children makes it uniquely equipped to prepare and safeguard kids facing the #ClimateEmergency.”

www.charitree-foundation.org/news/charitr...

#EnvironmentalEducation #ChildRights
“Honoured to serve with the #UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education. UNICEF’s legacy of protecting children makes it uniquely equipped to prepare and safeguard kids facing the #ClimateEmergency.” https://www.charitree-foundation.org/news/charitree-founder-honoured-to-advise-unicef-climate-education-fellowship/ #EnvironmentalEducation #ChildRights #ClimateEducation #ClimateChange #COP30
October 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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The ChariTree Foundation Joins Civil Society Call for Fair Climate Action at UN Summit: www.charitree-foundation.org/news/the-cha...

#UNGA #COP30
September 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Why Children Need Nature for Future Well-Being
: www.ecoparent.ca/eco-parentin...
Why Children Need Nature for Future Well-Being
The lasting effects of the great outdoors
www.ecoparent.ca
September 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Wildfire jumps Coquihalla Highway, forces its closure #Coquihalla #BCHwy5
Wildfire jumps Coquihalla Highway, forces its closure - BC News
The Coquihalla Highway is closed in both directions between Hope and Merritt due to a growing wildfire that crews have been monitoring, rather than fighting, in recent days.
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September 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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August 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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The Japanese city of Kanazawa is turning to youth-led firefly surveys to monitor the increase in biodiversity of the city.

Discover how #GenerationRestoration projects around the world are helping cities and towns to value, restore, and protect urban ecosystems: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
August 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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ChariTree Foundation Applauds Canadian Scientists for Solving the Sea Star Die-Off Mystery: www.charitree-foundation.org/news/charitr...

#SeaStarRecovery, #OceanBiodiversity, #OceanEducation, #CanadianScience, #UBC,
#HakaiInstitute, #COP16,#TheGuardian
#GuardianEnvironment, #EnvironmentNews
ChariTree Foundation Applauds Scientists as Canada Solves Sea Star Die-Off Mystery: https://www.charitree-foundation.org/news/charitree-foundation-applauds-scientists-as-canada-solves-sea-star-die-off-mystery/ #SeaStarRecovery, #SSWD, #OceanBiodiversity, #SeaStars, #OceanEducation, #MarineScience, #CanadianScience, #UBC, #HakaiInstitute, #ChariTreeFoundation, #COP16, #CBC, #SeaStarRecovery, #SSWD, #OceanBiodiversity, #SeaStars, #OceanEducation, #MarineScience, #CanadianScience, #UBC, #HakaiInstitute, #COP16, #CBC, #TheGuardian #GuardianEnvironment, #EnvironmentNews
August 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Camp Tree Planting Grant REOPENED!
The ChariTree Foundation’s 2025 #TreePlanting & #EnvironmentalEducation Grant is now OPEN for Canadian Camping Association #SummerCamps!

🌳 $1,000 grants
💚 Help campers plant varied tree species & explore biodiversity

🔗 www.charitree-foundation.org/news/apply-t...
🌱 Camp Tree Planting Grant REOPENED! The ChariTree Foundation’s 2025 #TreePlanting & #EnvironmentalEducation Grant is now OPEN for Canadian Camping Association camps! 🌳 $1,000 grants 💚 Help campers plant varied tree species & explore biodiversity 🔗 https://www.charitree-foundation.org/news/apply-today-for-a-charitree-foundation-camp-tree-planting-environmental-education-grant/ #NatureKids #SummerCamp
July 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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unep.org
Trillions of microplastics pollute our sea, are ingested by marine life and end up in the food we eat and our bodies.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s break the cycle and #BeatPlasticPollution: www.worldenvironmentday.global
Snow-covered mountains reflect on a calm sea under a night sky filled with stars. Overlay text reads: “Stars in our galaxy: 100 billion. Microplastics in the sea: up to 358 trillion.” Logos for Beat Plastic Pollution, World Environment Day, UNEP, and 2025 Jeju Korea are placed along the bottom.
June 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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“If we destroy oceans, we steal our children’s future,” said Andrea Koehle Jones. “Protecting marine ecosystems is a promise we owe every child.”

The #UNOceanConference has ended, but the ocean is still calling. If there's any doubt that urgent action is needed, watch Ocean with #DavidAttenborough.
#UNOC3 #BecauseOurPlanetIsBlue #UNOceanConference, "If we destroy our oceans, we steal our children’s future. Taking meaningful steps to protect marine ecosystems isn’t a choice—it’s a promise we must keep to every child who deserves to inherit a living, breathing planet," said Andrea Koehle Jones, Founder of The ChariTree Foundation, Canada's national children's environmental education organization based on a tiny island off the coast of Vancouver. “If we destroy oceans, we steal our children’s future,” said Andrea Koehle Jones. “Protecting marine ecosystems is a promise we owe every child.” The #UNOceanConference has ended, but the ocean is still calling. If there's any doubt that urgent action is needed, watch Ocean with #DavidAttenborough.
June 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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#UNOceanConference Ends with Rising Support for Ocean Protection—and a Deeper Call for Action.

"Protecting marine ecosystems isn’t a choice—it’s a promise we must keep to every child." - Andrea Koehle Jones

www.charitree-foundation.org/news/save-th...

#highseastreaty #marineplastics #UNOC3 #Ocean
June 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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This open letter reflects a growing global consensus: Offshore fossil fuel exploration is fundamentally incompatible with efforts to tackle the climate crisis and halt marine biodiversity loss:

www.oceancare.org/wp-content/u...
June 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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🌊 At the UN Ocean Conference, #UNOC3, in Nice, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, OceanCare had the opportunity to hand over our #BecauseOurPlanetIsBlue petition also to Costa Rica’s Environment Minister, Franz Tattenbach. 1/3
June 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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OceanCare will continue to remind delegates that UNOC must not be remembered only for the promises made, but for the real improvements it delivers for the Ocean.
#UNOC2025 #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #OceanGovernance #MarineBiodiversity #SDG14
June 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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“SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia's Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing from the forested hills above Squamish on Wednesday.” www.coastreporter.net/national-bus... - @coastreporter.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #DrydenCreekWildfire #SeaToSky #Squamish #Wildfires
Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., reached within 40 metres of homes
SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia's Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing from the forested hills above Squamish on Wednesday. But that didn't show how close the Dryden Creek wildfire ...
www.coastreporter.net
June 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM