Greenpeace Canada Education Fund

Overview

The Greenpeace Canada Education Fund (GCEF) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education on environmental issues. It was launched in 2020 with a mission to bridge the knowledge gap on environmental, climate, and energy issues in Canada and globally. The organization focuses on research, investigations, and public education to empower Canadians with credible information, combating disinformation and promoting meaningful climate action.

Mission and Values

GCEF's mission is to inform, equip, and empower the Canadian public to work towards a just and thriving planet. The organization is guided by values of justice, prioritizing the needs of marginalized communities and those most impacted by climate change. It operates with integrity, grounding research in science, traditional knowledge, rigorous analysis, and intellectual honesty. GCEF also emphasizes collaboration through relationship-building, knowledge-sharing, transparency, and trust in partnerships. Additionally, it empowers individuals and communities by recognizing that knowledge is power[2][3].

Activities

GCEF conducts and disseminates research on climate change, environmental protection, ecological conservation, environmental science, and renewable energy[1][4]. It engages in partnerships and collaborations with environmental organizations and communities to support an intersectional and equitable approach to climate research. GCEF also provides seed funding for new and emerging initiatives focused on addressing the climate crisis[4].

Funding and Independence

The Greenpeace Canada Education Fund is a registered charity that does not accept funding from corporations or governments, ensuring its independence and accountability to the people it serves[3].

Strategic Role

GCEF complements the work of Greenpeace Canada, the well-known environmental organization active since 1971. Through its work, GCEF contributes to a global network of environmental advocacy, maintaining a consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council[2].

[1] https://www.greenpeace.org/static/planet4-gcefca-stateless/2023/07/af22021b-gcef-2023-backgrounder-final.pdf [2] https://gcef.ca/en/ [3] https://gcef.ca/en/tag/about-us-2/ [4] https://www.greenpeace.org/static/planet4-gcefca-stateless/2024/08/e8e7f8e9-gcef-impact-report-final-en.pdf [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/greenpeace-canada-education-fund/