Promoting an environmentally sustainable food system in support of human and planetary health
The Challenge
Modern farming practices are a key driver of climate change and ecological crises that undermine the long term viability of farmers’ livelihoods and wellbeing.
Furthermore, over 60% of food consumed by North Americans is highly processed, contributing to preventable chronic disease.
The costs of the current food system to the environment and human health are unsustainable on planet earth.
Our vision is a world where healthy food is produced sustainably, in abundance, and available to all, produced in a way that mitigates climate change.
Our mission is to fund initiatives and encourage collaboration among organizations that promote an environmentally sustainable food system in support of human and planetary health.
The Opportunity:
Where we fund & collaborate
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Regenerative Agriculture
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Nutrition Research, Education, and Policy
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Climate and Sustainability Leadership
Projects & Partners,
Past and Present
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Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
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Lawson Centre for Sustainability, Trinity College, University of Toronto
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New Farm Centre for Climate Action
New website under development -
Canadian Organic Growers
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Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario
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Farmers for Climate Solutions
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Heart and Stroke Foundation
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Shorefast Foundation
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Community Food Centres Canada
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Sole Food Street Farms
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ClearWater Farm
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
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Ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns.
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
