Scroll through any social media feed today and you\u2019ll see it: the line between real environmental facts and climate misinformation is blurring. That\u2019s why genuine environmental education isn’t just important right now; it\u2019s critical.<\/p>\n\n
What defines a year of impact that\u2019s rooted in education, research, and public engagement?<\/p>\n\n
GCEF\u2019s new 2025 Impact Report<\/a><\/strong> tells that story, and we\u2019re thrilled to share three highlights.<\/p>\n\n Young people will face the biggest impacts from climate change. But they still lack access to credible, justice-oriented education that helps them understand the crisis and how to act on it.<\/p>\n\n That\u2019s why, in 2025, we launched Greenspeakers Grow<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n We\u2019re bringing climate justice education into more schools and communities<\/strong> by scaling up Greenpeace Canada\u2019s successful Greenspeakers program. Volunteer Greenspeakers presenters have already reached over 32,000 students in Canada\u2019s classrooms since 2016!<\/p>\n\n To grow the Greenspeakers program, we\u2019re creating bilingual educational resources, forging relationships with more schools and communities, and organizing more public events.<\/p>\n\n Misinformation related to climate change is surging. It\u2019s meant to confuse the public and delay meaningful action. In 2025, we responded by launching an innovative project \u2014 Inoculating Against Misinformation in Climate Politics in Canada<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n Rather than debunking misinformation after it\u2019s spread, and the damage is done, our inoculation team uses \u201cprebunking\u201d strategies to teach people how to recognize misinformation before it<\/strong> can take root.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The team is on high alert to misinformation at all times, monitoring it as it emerges and creating engaging online content to anticipate and preempt it.<\/p>\n\n In 2025, we completed two landmark investigative reports, designed to uncover problems about urgent environmental issues in Canada and drive solutions.<\/p>\n\n Paper Trail to Nowhere<\/em><\/a> examines lobbying and accountability in Canada\u2019s forestry sector, while Belonging in Nature<\/em><\/a> explores the systemic barriers that prevent many people in Canada from accessing and feeling safe in natural spaces.<\/p>\n\n Both reports conclude with specific recommendations to policymakers about how to address these problems with meaningful policy reform.<\/p>\n\n In the year ahead, we hope to reach even more classrooms and communities and confront even more misinformation, always guided by our mission to inform, equip, and empower people to work toward a just and thriving planet.<\/p>\n\n None of this progress would be possible without our supporters, community partners, educators, and volunteers. Please consider making a donation to help us continue this important work.<\/p>\n\n1. Growing climate education where it\u2019s needed most<\/h3>\n\n
2. Confronting misinformation before<\/em> it spreads<\/h3>\n\n
3. Turning research into a force for change<\/h3>\n\n
Looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n