Regenerating Toronto

Creating the future we want. Together!

Welcome to Regenerating Toronto

Regen Toronto works to educate, engage and inspire citizens to act on the known and proven solutions to the climate crisis. Through projects and partnerships, we collaborate with people and groups across the GTA and beyond with a sense of optimism and agency.

Embracing nature as the source of life and wellbeing is the key. Actions to remove carbon emissions make a thriving future possible. Together we can create a flourishing, regenerative world, with a climate, watershed and ecosystem that is healthy for the children of all species for generations to come.

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"Regeneration puts life at the center of every action and decision. It applies to all of life - grasslands, farms, insects, forests, fish, wetlands, coastlands, and oceans - and it applies equally to family, communities, cities, schools, religion, commerce, & governments. And most spectacularly to climate."
- Project Regeneration

Georgian College

Georgian College #ChangeTheNow (#CTN) with Drawdown Toronto at Georgian College #ChangeTheNow (#CTN) has partnered with Drawdown Toronto to provide meaningful

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Solutions in Action

We have expanded on the impact sectors from several years using the Drawdown framework. In the Toronto area, we have found five areas have shown significant opportunity for local collaboration impact.

Buildings

Energy

Food & Agriculture

Land Based Solutions

Transportation

Regenerating Toronto

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Regenerating Toronto is the operating name of Drawdown Toronto, an incorporated, not-for-profit organization in Ontario.

Buildings

How do we get enough energy-efficient and affordable housing for our growing population? Existing buildings can be retrofitted with heat pumps and better insulation using innovative low-cost financing. New housing can be built using green and recycled building materials under revised building codes.

Energy

How do we generate, store, and transport affordable energy without burning fossil fuels? Solar and wind are cheaper than gas and nuclear in many places around the world, and hydrogen produced from renewable sources has promise. The most efficient carbon reduction is to reduce demand.

Food & Agriculture

How do we grow our food, choose our meals, and reduce food waste? Regenerative practices include building healthy living soil, composting, and supporting farms with high biodiversity. Choosing plant-rich diets, buying local, and creating edible urban landscapes help support food security and a healthy environment. 

Land Use

How do we protect the natural systems that support all life? Human and planetary health are intrinsically linked. Wetlands and forests store carbon for generations in trees and soil and provide essential fresh water and clean air. Our yards, gardens, parks, and ravines support a thriving urban ecology.

Transportation

How do we get around and transport the things we need? We can start with electrifying mobility, expanding affordable public transit, encouraging efficient shipping, and supporting safe and enjoyable walking and cycling.

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