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Learn how plastic pollution affects parks, waterways, soil, and wildlife, and how cleanup can protect nature - [Merging Ontario’s Conservation Authorities: An Operationally Smart, Forward‑Looking Transformation?](https://eefabecanada.org/merging-ontarios-conservation-authorities-an-operationally-smart-forward-looking-transformation/) - Ontario’s conservation authorities merger explained: why it’s happening, how it works operationally, TRCA’s role, and the long‑term value for communities. - [Planting More Than Trees: How a Young Canadian Woman Is Redefining Environmental Leadership](https://eefabecanada.org/planting-more-than-trees-how-a-young-canadian-woman-is-redefining-environmental-leadership/) - In a world often overwhelmed by climate anxiety, despair, and inaction, stories of quiet determination matter more than ever. Meet Stella, a 23‑year‑old environmentalist tree planter. - [Environmental Education & Climate Action in 2026 | EEFABE Canada New Year Message](https://eefabecanada.org/environmental-education-climate-action-in-2026-eefabe-canada-new-year-message/) - Explore EEFABE Canada’s 2026 vision to expand Environmental Education & Climate Action, sustainability programs, & scale nature-based solutions across Canadian. - [UNEP 2024 Programme Performance Report: Nature & Climate Action in Focus](https://eefabecanada.org/unep-2024-programme-performance-report-nature-climate-action-in-focus/) - Setting the Scene The 12th Annual Subcommittee Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) in Nairobi is more than just another conference. It is a moment of stocktaking. UNEP’s Programme Performance Report (PPR) 2024 lays out the progress made and the challenges still confronting us. With 93% of indicators achieved, 2024 was a year - [Nature Action Surpasses Expectations From Ambition to Impact](https://eefabecanada.org/nature-action-surpasses-expectations-from-ambition-to-impact/) - At the Nairobi subcommittee meeting, one statistic captured my attention more than any other: UNEP’s Nature Action portfolio did not just meet expectations in 2024. It shattered them. Targets were ambitious: 46 entities adopting integrated approaches to address environmental and social issues, 177 actors incorporating biodiversity and ecosystem-based solutions, and 2.88 million hectares of land - [Climate Action at a Crossroads AS Transparency and Finance Take Center Stage](https://eefabecanada.org/climate-action-at-a-crossroads-as-transparency-and-finance-take-center-stage/) - As I sit in the 12th Annual Subcommittee Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) in Nairobi, one fact becomes clear: climate action is no longer about pledges but about measurable, financed, and transparent delivery. The Programme Performance Report (PPR) 2024 underscores this shift powerfully. The data reveals a significant leap in climate strategy - [Plastic Treaty Talks Reach Crucial Turning Point at INC-5.1 in Busan](https://eefabecanada.org/plastic-treaty-talks-reach-crucial-turning-point-at-inc-5-1-in-busan/) - Written by EEFABE-Canada on May 19, 2025 WHAT'S NEXT IN GENEVA SWITZERLAND? After a week of intense negotiations, high-level diplomacy, and long nights, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on Plastic Pollution concluded in Busan with both progress and pressing challenges. Held from November 25 to December 1, 2024, the session marked - [Local to Global: The Urgent Fight Against Plastic Pollution](https://eefabecanada.org/local-to-global-the-urgent-fight-against-plastic-pollution/) - Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From clogging our oceans to infiltrating food chains through microplastics, its effects are visible, urgent, and global. However, as overwhelming as the issue may seem, efforts at both the grassroots and international levels are gaining momentum to tackle this crisis. - [Understanding Climate Risk and the Need for Adaptation](https://eefabecanada.org/understanding-climate-risk-and-the-need-for-adaptation/) - Climate risk refers to the formal assessment of the consequences, likelihoods, and responses to the impacts of climate change, as well as how societal constraints shape adaptation options. As climate-related threats continue to intensify, understanding climate risk is essential for developing strategies to protect communities, ecosystems, and economies. Components of Climate Risk To properly assess - [Digging Deeper: Why Climate Justice Starts with How We Mine](https://eefabecanada.org/digging-deeper-why-climate-justice-starts-with-how-we-mine/) - Written by EEFABE-Canada on May 20, 2025 The race to fight climate change is intensifying, and with it, the global demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel continues to rise. These minerals serve as the building blocks of solar panels, electric vehicles, and battery storage systems, the very tools needed to move away - [The Rising Tide: How Canada and the World Must Respond to Climate Change](https://eefabecanada.org/the-rising-tide-how-canada-and-the-world-must-respond-to-climate-change/) - Written by EEFABE-Canada on May 20, 2025 The rising tides of climate change are no longer distant warnings; they are here, reshaping our coastlines and threatening livelihoods across the globe. In Canada, where vast shorelines meet swelling seas, the urgency to act has never been greater. As scientific research continues to highlight alarming trends, it ## Pages - [Home](https://eefabecanada.org/) - Environmental Education for a Better Earth (EEFABE) is a registered nonprofit organisation accredited by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and its governing bodies, namely the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and its subsidiary organs with observer status. "Environmental sustainability and climate change education are the pathways to resilient development."-Ulrich Stephane Tamo Company Name Climate Change EducationWe empower - [Our team](https://eefabecanada.org/our-team/) - Meet Our Team Our Staff Facebook X-twitter Linkedin Instagram Ulrich Stephane T. 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