Our Story
Our group was established in the fall of 2019 at The LIFE Institute (LIFE), a lifelong learning organization associated with Toronto Metropolitan University. Our membership grew and in 2022 we re-structured as a not-for-profit, non-partisan, volunteer-run organization, with CALL (Climate Action for Lifelong Learners) as our new name.
CALL remains closely associated with The LIFE Institute, the David Suzuki Foundation’s Future Ground Network and the Small Change Fund and we are a signatory to The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. We are members of the Climate Action Network – Canada, the Toronto Climate Action Network, Climate Legacy, the Third Age Network, and The Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign. We also collaborate with numerous other climate and environmental groups to ensure a safe and secure word for future generations. In addition, CALL is proud to be one of the six sponsoring groups that co-founded the cross-country, Seniors for Climate project. Last October 1st, 2024, the Seniors Day of Climate Action united thousands of seniors in 76 communities across Canada to demand climate action.
Our Mission
Learning about climate change and biodiversity loss turns curiosity and concern into knowledge and action. CALL’s mission is to unite individuals, nurture mutual support, and champion solutions that make our overheating planet safer, healthier and more affordable for our families, communities and future generations.
We believe collective learning, advocacy and a commitment to practical solutions can drive meaningful change. We recognize the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and to accelerate climate action. Delay is not an option – later is too late.
Our Values
Our core value is respect for each person’s perspective and a desire to learn and contribute to a sustainable future by:
- Reducing our personal emissions
- Strengthening our relationships with the natural world
- Using our voices and energy to advocate with decision-makers
We value being positive and proactive, engaging and motivating each other in a fun and stimulating community.
