2024 winners
Restoring marine environments
The Climate Foundation develops nature-based solutions to combat climate change, with a focus on restoring marine ecosystems. Their initiatives include cultivating seaweed to sequester carbon, enhance food security, and support sustainable economic development.
www.climatefoundation.org
Promoting sustainable farming
Farmers for Climate Solutions is a coalition of Canadian farmers and organizations advocating for agricultural practices that mitigate climate change. They promote sustainable farming techniques, policy changes, and financial support for climate-smart agriculture.
www.farmersforclimatesolutions.ca
2023 winners
Clean Economy Fund is a collaborative funding initiative in Canada that supports projects and organizations accelerating the clean energy transition. They launched the Task Force for Housing & Climate in 2023 to help federal, provincial and municipal governments take the right steps towards more and more sustainable housing.
www.cleaneconomyfund.ca
Empowering the next generation
Student Energy is a global non-profit that empowers young people to become leaders in the transition to a sustainable energy future. They provide education, resources, and opportunities to participate in projects and initiatives aimed at creating a low-carbon energy system.
www.studentenergy.org
Accelerating the clean energy transition
2022 winners
Centre for Climate Repair, based in the UK at the University of Cambridge, focuses on researching and promoting innovative solutions to address climate change. Their work includes exploring carbon removal technologies, climate repair interventions, and global collaboration to restore climate stability.
climaterepair.ac.cam.uk
Advocating for climate solutions
The Pembina Institute is a Canadian non-profit think tank that advocates for clean energy and climate solutions. They work with governments, businesses, and communities to develop policies and practices that reduce carbon emissions and transition to a clean energy economy.
www.pembina.org
Advancing high impact climate science
2021 winners
Greenpac is a non-partisan organization in Canada that empowers environmentally conscious political leadership. They support and endorse candidates with strong environmental commitments and advocate for policies to address climate change and promote sustainability.
www.greenpac.ca
Promoting greenspace in Toronto
Toronto Environmental Alliance is dedicated to building a greener Toronto. They work on campaigns related to waste reduction, sustainable transportation, and climate resilience. They also collaborate with communities to advocate for environmentally responsible policies at the municipal level.
torontoenvironment.org
Nurturing environmental leadership in politics
Good Food Institute promotes the development and adoption of plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives to transform the global food system. Their goal is to reduce reliance on animal agriculture, thereby addressing climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss.
www.gfi.org