David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) is a charity, based in Canada, which "work[s] with government, business and individuals to conserve our environment by providing science-based education, advocacy and policy work, and acting as a catalyst for the social change that today's situation demands." [1]
Contents
Goals
The foundation lists its top goals as:
- Protecting our climate — ensure that Canada is doing its fair share to avoid dangerous climate change and is on track to achieve a safe level of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Transforming the economy — make certain that Canadians can maintain a high quality of life within the finite limits of nature through efficient resource use.
- Protecting nature — work to protect the diversity and health of Canada's marine, freshwater, and terrestrial creatures and ecosystems.
- Reconnecting with nature — ensure that Canadians, especially youth, learn about their dependence on a healthy environment through outdoor education.
- Building community — engage Canadians to live healthier, more fulfilled and just lives with tips on building Earth-friendly infrastructure, making smart energy choices, using efficient transportation, and being mindful of the products, food and water we use.[1]
Hiring Edelman
In June 2008 the PR firm Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. announced that the foundation had hired it to "provide strategic advice specific to the Quebec market. Edelman's Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability practice in Montreal will provide insights on Quebecer's perceptions of environmental issues and counsel DSF on how to engage them and other decision-makers. ... To demonstrate their leadership and commitment to being a true partner, Edelman Canada (Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver) has become carbon neutral."[2]
People
Board of Directors
- David Suzuki
- Tara Cullis
- James Hoggan
- Peter Steele
- Elaine Wong
- Ray Anderson
- Stephen R. Bronfman
- Severn Cullis-Suzuki
- Pauline D'Amboise
- John Lefebvre
- Samantha Nutt
- Miles Richardson
- George Stroumboulopoulos
- Peter A. Victor
Honorary Board Members
- Margaret Atwood
- John F. Bankes
- Robert Bateman
- James Burke
- Raffi Cavoukian
- Wade Davis
- Paul Ehrlich
- Peter Garrett
- Stephanie Green
- Gordon Lightfoot
- Mike Robinson
- Gordon Roddick
- Sting
- Maurice Strong
- E.O. Wilson
Contact
SourceWatch resources
- Jim Fulton, Executive Director (1993-2004)
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About Us. David Suzuki Foundation. Retrieved on August 8, 2010.
- ↑ Edelman Retained by David Suzuki Foundation to Provide Strategic Counsel in Quebec. CNW Group (June 11, 2008). Retrieved on August 8, 2010.
Articles
- Vancouver Sun, "Profile of David Suzuki," reprinted on Canada.com, May 5, 2007.
- Tim Ball, "Emotional bully intolerant of anyone: The Sad Legacy Of David Suzuki," Canada Free Press, February 11, 2008.
