Nature and Climate Grant Program Archives

Tag: Nature and Climate Grant Program

Posts count: 21

From farm to frog: Here’s how to restore a wetland habitat

July 14, 2026

The sound of water gurgling up from the ground mixes with the squelch of rubber boots mucking about in the water, mud and plant life. But that’s not the only soundtrack in this southeastern... Read More

The sound of water gurgling up from the ground mixes with the squelch of rubber boots mucking about in...
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Fresh greenery can be seen growing around scorched trees and under fallen, blackened tree trunks.

Act Locally: How planting more ‘fire-resilient’ trees can help your community

December 3, 2025

Wildfires have become a fact of life for many in Canada. As climate change creates longer periods of hotter and drier weather, it is creating real risks for communities across the country, from remote... Read More

Wildfires have become a fact of life for many in Canada. As climate change creates longer periods of hotter...
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WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada launch free resource for Canadian businesses to take urgent action to protect biodiversity

February 6, 2024

WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada's new Business and Biodiversity Action Plan outlines practical steps companies can take to assess, minimize, and transform their impacts on nature. Read More

WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada's new Business and Biodiversity Action Plan outlines practical steps companies can take to assess, minimize,...
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A douglas fir seedling held up at arms length with a background of burned tree trunks and lush green forest floor

Nine hopeful takeaways from our Nature and Climate Grant Program

November 5, 2025

What’s special about a song sparrow taking a break from its busy schedule of foraging and singing? Not much, at first glance. But look a little closer. The branch the bird sits on is... Read More

What’s special about a song sparrow taking a break from its busy schedule of foraging and singing? Not much,...
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Multi-Million Dollar Investment Jump Starts Phase Two of WWF-Canada’s Nature and Climate Grant Program

May 31, 2022

Aviva Canada doubles down on its commitment to nature, funding crucial restoration work across the country. Toronto, ON, May 31, 2022 – Six highly impactful restoration projects from Vancouver Island to New Brunswick are starting... Read More

Aviva Canada doubles down on its commitment to nature, funding crucial restoration work across the country. Toronto, ON, May...
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Act Locally: How to enjoy the benefits of native grasslands in your own backyard

May 1, 2024

Native grasslands can create habitat for at-risk species, capture carbon in the ground, and make local ecosystems more resilient to flooding and other effects of climate change. Shannon Stephens of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation... Read More

Native grasslands can create habitat for at-risk species, capture carbon in the ground, and make local ecosystems more resilient...
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Five things we learned at GLOBE Forum in Vancouver

April 17, 2024

We asked some attendees from WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada to reflect on their key learnings from GLOBE Forum 2024 in Vancouver. Here’s a bit of what they had to share. Read More

We asked some attendees from WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada to reflect on their key learnings from GLOBE Forum 2024...
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A man speaks to a group of teenage students in a meadow.

How to engage young folks in conservation and restoration

April 12, 2024

Jim Robb, veteran environment educator and general manager at Friends of the Rouge Watershed answers our questions about how to engage young people in conservation and restoration work, especially in the city, and why... Read More

Jim Robb, veteran environment educator and general manager at Friends of the Rouge Watershed answers our questions about how...
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Aerial view of a River surrounded by green wetlands

How restoring rivers helps fight climate change

March 18, 2024

Ever wonder how nature can combat the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss? WWF-Canada’s Elizabeth Hendriks explains why the nature-based climate solutions used by the Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee—a participant in our... Read More

Ever wonder how nature can combat the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss? WWF-Canada’s Elizabeth Hendriks explains...
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Two women and two men sitting on a stage, next to a projection that says Action Plan Business and Biodiversity: Your company’s path toward nature positivity. Presented in partnership with Aviva Canada.

How businesses can lead in the battle against biodiversity loss

March 6, 2024

Kathrin Majic, WWF-Canada's Senior VP of Development, on how businesses can use our new Action Plan for Business and Biodiversity, and why it matters. Read More

Kathrin Majic, WWF-Canada's Senior VP of Development, on how businesses can use our new Action Plan for Business and...
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A man scatters wildflower seeds in a grassland.

Healthy grasslands, healthy soil: What we learned by over-seeding a field in rural Ontario

December 5, 2023

Native grassland systems don’t just look pretty. They also protect against the effects of climate change, contribute to efforts to decarbonize the air, create valuable habitat for at-risk birds, insects, and animals—all while improving... Read More

Native grassland systems don’t just look pretty. They also protect against the effects of climate change, contribute to efforts...
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Act Locally: How native plants can help you take on invasive species

November 21, 2023

Nature-based climate solutions don’t just capture carbon and help species at risk — they can also help stop the spread of invasive plants. Jim Robb of Friends of the Rouge Watershed shares what you... Read More

Nature-based climate solutions don’t just capture carbon and help species at risk — they can also help stop the...
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