In this section, you can connect to and find information about (mostly Manitoba) organizations, institutions, businesses, or communities who are active as:
- educators – teaching people about climate change
- funders – providing funds for GHG reduction projects
- implementers – reducing their own GHG emissions
- researchers – expanding climate change knowledge
There are over 200 organizations in our network. The Search feature below will help you find organizations to connect to. Our network is organized by categories.
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| Transition Towns |
| Transportation |
| Waste and recycling |
| Youth |
| Category | Organization | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and food | Bio-Terre Systems Inc | Low temp anaerobic digestion and co-generation systems for converting methane from hog manure to energy |
| Agriculture and food | Brandon Research Centre | Research and development of sustainable crop and livestock production systems |
| Agriculture and food | Harvest Moon Society (HMS) | Building a sustainable food system for future generations through cooperation, community, and camaraderie |
| Agriculture and food | Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) | KAP is a member of Climate Change Connection's steering committee |
| Agriculture and food | Northern Prairies Ag Innovation Alliance | Promotes crop production that reduces soil erosion and builds up organic matter |
| Agriculture and food | Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) | Funding and technical help for projects addressing environmental challenges |
| Agriculture and food | Manitoba Alternative Food Research Alliance | 52 communities and 5 universities integrating research and local food to achieve food justice |
| Agriculture and food | Manitoba Goat Association (MGA) | Demonstrated goat herds as a sustainable method of prairie restoration |
| Agriculture and food | Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council (MRAC) | Researches bio-fuel production and GHG reduction in agricultural operations |
| Agriculture and food | Manitoba Water Stewardship | Some Conservation Districts work on manure management and other programs to protect water |
| Agriculture and food | Nature's Perfect Plant Food | Markets worms for vermicomposting and vermicast as viable alternative to any chemical fertilizer |
| Agriculture and food | Organic Producers of Manitoba (OPAM) | Association of producers of organic food in Manitoba |
| Agriculture and food | Soil Conservation Council of Canada | Manager of the Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program for Canadian Agriculture (GHGMP) |
| Agriculture and food | Spence Neighbourhood Association | Volunteer planted and run community garden projects. Community greenspace development and maintenance. |
| Agriculture and food | Sustainable South Osborne | Raises awareness about sustainable food systems. Fosters the idea of neighbours helping neighbours. |
| Agriculture and food | University of Manitoba - Animal Science | Research into GHG emissions from cattle production |
| Agriculture and food | University of Manitoba - Centre for Livestock and the Environment | National research centre for integrated livestock and crop production systems |
| Agriculture and food | University of Manitoba - Soil Science Department | Research into conservation tillage and landscape restoration to help farmers adapt to a changed climate |
| Agriculture and food | West Broadway Development Corporation (WBDC) | Volunteer planted and run community garden projects. Community greenspace development and maintenance. |
| Agriculture and food | Winnipeg Community Garden Network (WCGN) | Resource network for connecting all gardeners across the city of Winnipeg |
| Business | Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) - Manitoba | Promoters of green building practices and providers of LEED training and certifications |
| Business | Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) | A not-for-profit association of beverage manufacturers. Goal: recycling 75% of all Manitoba beverage containers |
| Business | DollarWise Quality Cleaners | Changed their operation to minimize environmental impact (e.g. running their service vehicle on veggie oil) |
| Business | Earthbound Environmental | Environmental consulting firm provides integrated waste management services to public and private sectors |
| Business | Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) | KAP is a member of Climate Change Connection's steering committee |
| Business | Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MARRC) | Non-profit organization of manufacturers and marketers of oil products to steward used oil, oil filters, and containers |
| Business | Manitoba Chambers of Commerce | Working on policy approaches to climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction |
| Business | Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) | Connecting interested stakeholders with environmental issues and opportunities |
| Business | Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association Incorporated (MOPIA) | Protecting stratospheric ozone by reducing emission of ozone depleting substances |
| Business | Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) | Industry-funded, non-profit organization operating a recycling program for packaging and printed paper |
| Business | Natural Cycle Courier | Offers a fast, reliable bicycle courier service in Winnipeg |
| Business | Nature's Perfect Plant Food | Markets worms for vermicomposting and vermicast as viable alternative to any chemical fertilizer |
| Construction | Blue Flame Stoker | Makers of industrial heating systems that use solid fuels including wood and other biomass energy sources |
| Construction | Building Energy Mgmt MB (BEMM) | Non-profit NGO promoting energy efficiency and management in non-residential building sectors. |
| Construction | Building Urban Industries through Local Development (BUILD) | Making housing more affordable and environmentally friendly by lowering energy and water bills |
| Construction | Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) - Manitoba | Promoters of green building practices and providers of LEED training and certifications |
| Construction | Canadian Passive House Institute | Providing knowledge and networks to design and construct buildings to meet Passive House Standard |
| Construction | Geoxergy | Whole system solutions for heating and cooling (e.g. district geothermal, waste heat use) |
| Construction | Habitat for Humanity Re-Store | Building supply stores that accept and sell building materials that would have otherwise headed for landfills |
| Construction | MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd | Project manager for installation of solar wall at Carpathia School in River Heights |
| Construction | NetZero Energy Housing Council | Coalition of builders and developers promoting affordable net-zero energy homes. |
| Construction | Old House Revival Company | Buys and sells salvaged, vintage, antique, reconditioned, and heritage building and decorating materials |
| Construction | Peguis First Nation | Community energy and resource conservation and R2000 construction training projects |
| Construction | Solar Solutions Inc | Engineer and install solar electric and solar hot water systems |
| Construction | Solarwall (Conserval Engineering) | Makers of exterior wall panels that provide solar air heating - used by Manitoba Housing Authority |
| Construction | Southern Comfort Mechanical | Experts in geothermal and solar thermal heating system installation |
| Construction | Wood Anchor | Reclaimed lumber and wood products including solid and engineered, unfinished and pre-finished wood flooring |
| Education | Assiniboine Park Zoo and Conservatory | Assiniboine Park Conservancy oversees the city's largest outdoor park, home to Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf, The Pavilion Gallery and numerous gardens, athletic fields, and natural spaces. The Programming and Education department develops and delivers educational programming to youth that focus on connecting participants to nature. The Conservation and Research department provides conservation and climate change education to a variety of audiences. |
| Education | Brandon University - Department of Geography | Research and education into water and climate change in Manitoba |
| Education | Climate Reality Canada | Presenters trained by Al Gore to educate about climate change science and impacts and solutions |
| Education | Earth Chronicle Productions | Producer of audio documentaries about earth, environment, and global development including "Climate Watch" series |
| Education | EcoLeague | Motivating students to help save the planet through school and community-based sustainability projects |
| Education | Green Kids Inc | A non-profit, live-theatre group dedicated to environmental education for young people through performance |
| Education | Manitoba Education for Sustainable Development | Helps Manitoba teachers integrate sustainability topics into classroom activities |
| Education | Manitoba Model Forest Inc (MMF)- no current website | A place to learn about the values of the forest and help ensure those values are conserved for future generations |
| Education | Mel Johnson School Gardening project | Subject of film "...And This Is My Garden" about youth growing their own food and reconnecting to the earth |
| Education | Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre | Fosters public awareness and knowledge of the inherent values of wetlands and associated ecosystems |
| Education | Red River College (RRC) - Environmental engineering | Proactively managing environmental resources and making their campus community a “green” model for society |
| Education | SEEDS Foundation | Providing education to educators to encourage students to take action for energy, sustainability, and environment |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Animal Science | Research into GHG emissions from cattle production |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Centre for Livestock and the Environment | National research centre for integrated livestock and crop production systems |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Centre of Earth Observation Science (CEOS) | Researching processes operating within the ocean-sea ice-atmosphere (OSA) interface and system |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Engineering Faculty | Research into renewable energy systems, plug-in vehicles, and anaerobic digesters. |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Environment Faculty | Research and teaching in the areas of earth, environment, sustainable development, resources, and human activities |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Natural Resources Institute (NRI) | Researching and teaching resource management including use of alternative fuels in fleet vehicles |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Soil Science Department | Research into conservation tillage and landscape restoration to help farmers adapt to a changed climate |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Sustainability initiative | Committed to advancing research on sustainable development while leading by example |
| Education | University of Manitoba - Transport Institute (UMTI) | A leader in transportation research with a focus on economics and policy issues |
| Education | University of W - Centre for Forest Interdisciplinary Research (C-FIR) | Research, education, and training in forestry, forest ecosystems, forest values, and the human uses of forests |
| Education | University of Winnipeg - Dr Danny Blair Dept of Geography | Co-chair of Climate Change Connection. Researches and teaches climatology, meteorology, and climate change. |
| Education | University of Winnipeg - Ecological People in Action (EcoPIA) | University of Winnipeg student group focused on environmental and social justice issues |
| Education | University of Winnipeg - Environmental Studies | Educating students in a holistic approach to environment |
| Education | University of Winnipeg - Sustainability Initiative | Working to create a University that can nurture healthy, prosperous human communities within thriving environments |
| Education | Vincent Massey Collegiate Sustainable Development Committee (no current website) | Student-led group focused on promoting projects in the school which exemplify a strong environmental ethic. |
| Education | Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (The WRENCH) | Community training, mentorship of bicycle repair, access to unused or unclaimed bikes, access to used bike parts |
| Energy Generation | 50x30 (50% renewables by 2030) | By 2030 - To renewably generate 50% of the energy consumed in Manitoba – without increasing global GHGs |
| Energy Generation | Aboriginal Cogeneration Corporation | Developer of Micro Combined Heat and Power Technology (CHP) to use biomass for electricity in remote communities |
| Energy Generation | Bio-Terre Systems Inc | Low temp anaerobic digestion and co-generation systems for converting methane from hog manure to energy |
| Energy Generation | Biodiesel Manitoba | A source for information about purchasing biodiesel in Manitoba |
| Energy Generation | Global Wind Group | Winnipeg-based designer and manufacturer of vertical axis wind turbines and technology associated with wind energy |
| Energy Generation | Husky Energy - Minnedosa ethanol plant | Produces ethanol from non-food feed grade wheat purchased from local growers |
| Energy Generation | Manitoba Hydro - Customer-owned generation | Customers can produce and or sell power to Manitoba Hydro if the generation is less than 10 MW at a voltage less than 25 kV |
| Energy Generation | Solar Solutions Inc. | Engineer and install solar electric and solar hot water systems |
| Energy Generation | University of Manitoba - Engineering Faculty | Research into renewable energy systems, plug-in vehicles, and anaerobic digesters. |
| First Nations | Aboriginal Cogeneration Corporation | Developer of Micro Combined Heat and Power Technology (CHP) to use biomass for electricity in remote communities |
| First Nations | Buffalo Point First Nation | Awarded Hydro's Spirit of the Earth Award for establishing a recycling program with three community depots |
| First Nations | Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) | Establishes and implements environmental capacity-building initiatives for First Nations |
| First Nations | Peguis First Nation | Community energy and resource conservation and R2000 construction training projects |
| Forestry | Boreal Forest Network (BFN) | Promotes protection and sustainable use of the boreal forest. |
| Forestry | Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) | Works to protect Manitoba's boreal forest. The boreal forest is the largest terrestrial storehouse of carbon. |
| Forestry | Manitoba Forestry Association (MFA) | Education on management of forests as a vital part of the larger ecosystem including climate change impacts |
| Forestry | Manitoba Model Forest Inc. (MMF)- no website | A place to learn about the values of the forest and help ensure those values are conserved for future generations |
| Forestry | Mixedwood Forest Society | Research and education into ecology, biodiversity and sustainable use of southwestern escarpments and forests |
| Forestry | Trees Winnipeg (Coalition to Save the Elms) | Working to protect, preserve, and promote the urban forest and urban environment |
| Forestry | University of W - Centre for Forest Interdisciplinary Research (C-FIR) | Research, education, and training in forestry, forest ecosystems, forest values, and the human uses of forests |
| Forestry | Wilderness Committee | Working for the preservation of wilderness through research and education |
| Gov't - Fed Prov | Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) | Funding and technical help for projects addressing environmental challenges |
| Gov't - Fed Prov | Sustainable Development- Climate Change and Air Quality Branch | Taking a lead role in various climate change and environment initiatives to help Manitoba mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. |
| Gov't - Fed Prov | Manitoba Education for Sustainable Development | Helps Manitoba teachers integrate sustainability topics into classroom activities |
| Gov't - Fed Prov | Manitoba Water Stewardship | Some Conservation Districts work on manure management and other programs to protect water |
| Gov't - Fed Prov | Soil Conservation Council of Canada | Manager of the Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program for Canadian Agriculture (GHGMP) |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Alexander (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2010 and in the CLER project 2008-12 through CDEM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) | Energy efficiency and water conservation in municipalities |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Brandon (City of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2005 and in CLER project 2008-12 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Communities in Bloom | Promotes environmental responsibility and beautification with focus on promotion of green spaces in community settings |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Dauphin (City of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Jul 2004 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | De Salaberry (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Aug 2008 and in the CLER project 2008-12 through CDEM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Economic Development Council for Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM) | Umbrella organization for 17 Francophone communities - 5 of whom are involved in CLER and others are following PCP |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) | Runs emission reduction programs like the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) |
| Gov’t - Municipal | La Broquerie (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2010 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Morden - Stanley - Thompson - Winkler (MSTW) Planning District | An association of four CLER municipalities sharing resources: Morden, Stanley, Thompson (RM) and Winkler |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Morden (Town of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Jul 2005 and in the CLER project through MSTW |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Notre Dame de Lourdes (Village of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Mar 2009 and in the CLER project 2008-12 through CDEM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) | Network of Canadian municipalities that have committed to reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate change |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Ritchot (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2010 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | St Claude (Village) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Oct 2010 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | St Laurent (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Aug 2008 and in the CLER project 2008-12 through CDEM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | St Lazare (Village of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Sep 2010 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | St Leon (Town) | Home of wind project - Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2010 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | St Pierre-Jolys (Village) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2009 and in the CLER project 2008-12 through CDEM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Stanley (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Jul 2009 and in the CLER project through WSTM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Swan River (Town of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Dec 1998 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Taché (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Dec 2008 and in the CLER project 2008-12 through CDEM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | The Pas (Town of ) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Sep 1994 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Thompson (City of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Mar 2009 and in the CLER project 2008-12 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Thompson (Rural Municipality) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Feb 2009 and in the CLER project through WSTM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Virden (Town of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Oct 2000 and in the CLER project 2008-12 |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Winkler (City of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Aug 2005 and in the CLER project through WSTM |
| Gov’t - Municipal | Winnipeg (City of) | Involved in Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) since Nov 1998. Action Plan adopted by Council in Sep 2006. |
| Health | Children's Health and Enviro Partnership (CHEP) | Concerned with how children’s health is affected by the built and natural environment |
| Health | Health in Common | Connections for healthy, sustainable communities |
| Health | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba | Working to reduce air pollution |
| Health | Lung Association Manitoba | Working to reduce air pollution through education and the Bye Bye Beaters campaign to get old cars off the road |
| Heating and cooling | 50x30 (50% renewables by 2030) | By 2030 - To renewably generate 50% of the energy consumed in Manitoba – without increasing global GHGs |
| Heating and cooling | APR Industries | Local makers of attractive and efficient Kozi-stove line of residential pellet and wood-burning stoves |
| Heating and cooling | Blue Flame Stoker | Makers of industrial heating systems that use solid fuels including wood and other biomass energy sources |
| Heating and cooling | Building Energy Management MB (BEMM) | Non-profit NGO promoting energy efficiency and management in non-residential building sectors. |
| Heating and cooling | Canadian Passive House Institute | Providing knowledge and networks to design and construct buildings to meet Passive House Standard |
| Heating and cooling | Eco-Friendly Fire | Provider of carbon neutral biomass fuels and Woodmaster furnaces. |
| Heating and cooling | Geoxergy | Whole system solutions for heating and cooling (e.g. district geothermal, waste heat use) |
| Heating and cooling | Ice Kube Systems | Installers of geothermal heat pumps for recreation centers and arena ice plants |
| Heating and cooling | MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd | Project manager for installation of solar wall at Carpathia School in River Heights |
| Heating and cooling | Solar Solutions Inc. | Engineer and install solar electric and solar hot water systems |
| Heating and cooling | Solarwall (Conserval Engineering) | Makers of exterior wall panels that provide solar air heating - used by Manitoba Housing Authority |
| Heating and cooling | Southern Comfort Mechanical | Experts in geothermal and solar thermal heating system installation |
| Neighbourhoods | Daniel McIntyre - St. Matthews Community Association (DMSMCA) | Involved in CLER project 2008-12. Greening and gardening projects. Housing rehabilitation and energy efficiency |
| Neighbourhoods | Spence Neighbourhood Association | Volunteer planted and run community garden projects. Community greenspace development and maintenance. |
| Neighbourhoods | Sustainable South Osborne | Raises awareness about sustainable food systems. Fosters the idea of neighbours helping neighbours. |
| Neighbourhoods | Transition Winnipeg | Nurtures neighbourhood Transition and gardening groups in Winnipeg. Provides Transition awareness. |
| Neighbourhoods | West Broadway Development Corporation (WBDC) | Volunteer planted and run community garden projects. Community greenspace development and maintenance. |
| Neighbourhoods | Winnipeg Community Garden Network (WCGN) | Resource network for connecting all gardeners across the city of Winnipeg |
| NGO or ENGO | Bike Winnipeg (Bike to the Future) | Citizens working to make cycling a safe, enjoyable, accessible and convenient transportation choice year-round |
| NGO or ENGO | Boreal Forest Network (BFN) | Promotes protection and sustainable use of the boreal forest. |
| NGO or ENGO | Building Urban Industries for Local Development (BUILD) | Making housing more affordable and environmentally friendly by lowering energy and water bills |
| NGO or ENGO | Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) | A not-for-profit association of beverage manufacturers. Goal: recycling 75% of all Manitoba beverage containers |
| NGO or ENGO | Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) | Works to protect Manitoba's boreal forest. The boreal forest is the largest terrestrial storehouse of carbon. |
| NGO or ENGO | Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (CYCC) | Acting locally, provincially, federally, and internationally to empower youth to confront the climate crisis |
| NGO or ENGO | Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) | Establishes and implements environmental capacity-building initiatives for First Nations |
| NGO or ENGO | Climate Change Connection - Manitoba hub | Manitoba's hub for information about climate change since January 2002 |
| NGO or ENGO | Climate Reality Canada | Presenters trained by Al Gore to educate about climate change science and impacts and solutions |
| NGO or ENGO | Communities in Bloom | Promotes environmental responsibility and beautification with focus on promotion of green spaces in community settings |
| NGO or ENGO | Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) | Works to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitat for North America's waterfowl |
| NGO or ENGO | Fort Whyte Alive | Climate change exhibit and conducts environmental education programs. Member of CCC Steering Committee. |
| NGO or ENGO | Green Action Centre | Education and resources for green commuting, composting, waste reduction, sustainable living, resource conservation |
| NGO or ENGO | Green Kids Inc | A non-profit, live-theatre group dedicated to environmental education for young people through performance |
| NGO or ENGO | International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) | Promotes climate change research, knowledge sharing, and engagement. Member of CCC Steering Committee. |
| NGO or ENGO | Lake Winnipeg Foundation | Dedicated to finding solutions to the problems causing deterioration in the Lake Winnipeg ecosystem |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MARRC) | Non-profit organization of manufacturers and marketers of oil products to steward used oil, oil filters, and containers |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) | Advocates for sport, recreational, and commuter cyclists, cycling facilities, and safe cycling in Manitoba |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Eco-Network (MEN) | Umbrella group for environmental NGOs. Host of Organic Lawn Care project (emissions reduction). Host of CCC. |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) | Connecting interested stakeholders with environmental issues and opportunities |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Environmental Youth Network (MEYN) | Opportunities for youth to connect, share resources, collaborate on projects and stay informed on relevant issues |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association Incorporated (MOPIA) | Protecting stratospheric ozone by reducing emission of ozone depleting substances |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation (MPSC) | Administers Manitoba's 2 cent per beverage container Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) levy |
| NGO or ENGO | Trails Manitoba | Coordinating trail development by 18 regional trail associations including the Trans Canada Trail in the province |
| NGO or ENGO | Manitoba Wildlands | Provides international, national, and regional information about climate change. A vocal advocate for action. |
| NGO or ENGO | The Marquis Project | Linking Manitobans with the developing world. Host of Climate Change Impact Speaker Series. |
| NGO or ENGO | Nature Manitoba | Works to promote an appreciation and understanding of nature, and to preserve and enjoy it |
| NGO or ENGO | Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (OHMIC) | Fosters public awareness and knowledge of the inherent values of wetlands and associated ecosystems |
| NGO or ENGO | Polar Bears International | Dedicated to saving polar bears by saving their sea ice habitat |
| NGO or ENGO | Prairie Pathfinders | Promotes walking with their publications, guided walks, website, and illustrated talks throughout the province |
| NGO or ENGO | Save our Seine (SOS) | Dedicated to preserve, protect, and enhance Seine River environment. Cleanup and tree planting projects. |
| NGO or ENGO | Social Planning Council | Improving living circumstances of individuals and communities through research, engagement, advocacy and action |
| NGO or ENGO | South Eastman Transition Initiative | Facilitating a transition towards more sustainable lifestyles in Southeastern Manitoba. |
| NGO or ENGO | Spence Neighbourhood Association | Volunteer planted and run community garden projects. Community greenspace development and maintenance. |
| NGO or ENGO | Thomas Sill Foundation | Provides grants focused on community improvement, poverty, health, education, and environment |
| NGO or ENGO | Trees Winnipeg (Coalition to Save the Elms) | Working to protect, preserve, and promote the urban forest and urban environment |
| NGO or ENGO | West Broadway Development Corporation (WBDC) | Volunteer planted and run community garden projects. Community greenspace development and maintenance. |
| NGO or ENGO | Wilderness Committee | Working for the preservation of wilderness through research and education |
| NGO or ENGO | Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (The WRENCH) | Community training, mentorship of bicycle repair, access to unused unclaimed bikes, access to used bike parts |
| NGO or ENGO | Winnipeg Trails Association (WTA) | Coalition of volunteer trail builders and users focused on trail development and connectivity in Winnipeg |
| NGO or ENGO | Winnipeg Transit Riders Association | A citizen's group seeking to give Transit riders a voice. Works with riders, Winnipeg Transit, and government |
| Procurement | Habitat for Humanity Re-Store | Building supply stores that accept and sell building materials that would have otherwise headed for landfills |
| Procurement | Manitoba Institute Purchasing Mgmt Association of Canada (PMAC) | Held a Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Management conference and workshop in Sep 2009 |
| Procurement | Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) | A leader in ethical and environmentally responsible supply chain development. Winnipeg store is LEED Gold. |
| Provincial hubs | Climate Change Connection - Manitoba hub | Manitoba's hub for information about climate change since January 2003 |
| Provincial hubs | Newfoundland and Labrador - Conservation Corps | Host for the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial hub and Climate Change Education Center (CCEC) since 2002. |
| Provincial hubs | Saskatchewan hub - Climate Change Saskatchewan | Portal of information on climate change topics and issues as it relates to Saskatchewan |
| Recreation | Assiniboine Park Zoo and Conservatory | Assiniboine Park Conservancy oversees the city's largest outdoor park, home to Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf, The Pavilion Gallery and numerous gardens, athletic fields, and natural spaces. Supporting healthy outdoor lifestyles is a priority for the Conservancy and the park has numerous walking trails, cross-training stations, cricket and athletic fields and natural spaces. |
| Recreation | Churchill Northern Studies Centre | Adventure study tours lead by arctic scientists designed to promote understanding of the Churchill area |
| Recreation | Earth Rhythms | Small group travel to Riding Mountain National Park with minimum ecological and carbon footprint |
| Recreation | Lake Winnipeg Foundation | Dedicated to finding solutions to the problems causing deterioration in the Lake Winnipeg ecosystem |
| Recreation | Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) | Advocates for sport, recreational, and commuter cyclists, cycling facilities, and safe cycling in Manitoba |
| Recreation | Trails Manitoba | Coordinating trail development by 18 regional trail associations including the Trans Canada Trail in the province |
| Recreation | Nature Manitoba | Works to promote an appreciation and understanding of nature, and to preserve and enjoy it |
| Recreation | Prairie Pathfinders | Promotes walking with their publications, guided walks, website, and illustrated talks throughout the province |
| Recreation | Winnipeg Trails Association (WTA) | Coalition of volunteer trail builders and users focused on trail development and connectivity in Winnipeg |
| Science | Assiniboine Park Zoo and Conservatory | Assiniboine Park Conservancy oversees the city's largest outdoor park, home to Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf, The Pavilion Gallery and numerous gardens, athletic fields, and natural spaces. The Conservation and Research department focuses on: Arctic and subarctic species conservation, Manitoba species conservation, and the conservation of international species at risk. |
| Science | Brandon Research Centre | Research and development of sustainable crop and livestock production systems |
| Science | Brandon University - Department of Geography | Research and education into water and climate change in Manitoba |
| Science | Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Freshwater Institute | Aquatic biology, freshwater and marine fisheries expertise |
| Science | IISD - Experimental Lakes (ELA) | Research in Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) of Northern Ontario to understand global threats to the environment |
| Science | Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium | Coordinating research on Lake Winnipeg to better understand its biological, chemical, and physical processes |
| Science | Polar Bears International | Dedicated to saving polar bears by saving their sea ice habitat |
| Science | Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative - Manitoba (PARC) | Researching potential impacts of climate change on the Prairie Provinces and developing adaptation strategies |
| Science | University of Manitoba - Animal Science | Research into GHG emissions from cattle production |
| Science | University of Manitoba - National Centre for Livestock and the Environment | National research centre for integrated livestock and crop production systems |
| Science | University of Manitoba - Centre of Earth Observation Science (CEOS) | Researching processes operating within the ocean-sea ice-atmosphere (OSA) interface and system |
| Science | University of Manitoba - Natural Resources Institute (NRI) | Researching and teaching resource management including use of alternative fuels in fleet vehicles |
| Science | University of Manitoba - Soil Science Department | Research into conservation tillage and landscape restoration to help farmers adapt to a changed climate |
| Science | University of W - Centre for Forest Interdisciplinary Research (C-FIR) | Research, education, and training in forestry, forest ecosystems, forest values, and the human uses of forests |
| Science | University of Winnipeg - Dr Danny Blair Dept of Geography | Co-chair of Climate Change Connection. Researches and teaches climatology, meteorology, and climate change. |
| Transition Towns | South Eastman Transition Initiative | Facilitating a transition towards more sustainable lifestyles in Southeastern Manitoba. |
| Transition Towns | Sustainable South Osborne | Raises awareness about sustainable food systems. Fosters the idea of neighbours helping neighbours. |
| Transition Towns | Transition Winnipeg | Nurtures neighbourhood Transition and gardening groups in Winnipeg. Provides Transition awareness. |
| Transportation | 50x30 (50% renewables by 2030) | By 2030 - To renewably generate 50% of the energy consumed in Manitoba – without increasing global GHGs |
| Transportation | Bike Winnipeg (Bike to the Future) | Citizens working to make cycling a safe, enjoyable, accessible and convenient transportation choice year-round |
| Transportation | Biodiesel Manitoba | A source for information about purchasing biodiesel in Manitoba |
| Transportation | Bison Transport | Fleet management for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction |
| Transportation | Husky Energy - Minnedosa ethanol plant | Produces ethanol from non-food feed grade wheat purchased from local growers |
| Transportation | Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MARRC) | Non-profit organization of manufacturers and marketers of oil products to steward used oil, oil filters, and containers |
| Transportation | Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) | Advocates for sport, recreational, and commuter cyclists, cycling facilities, and safe cycling in Manitoba |
| Transportation | Trails Manitoba | Coordinating trail development by 18 regional trail associations including the Trans Canada Trail in the province |
| Transportation | Natural Cycle | Promotes sustainable transportation, especially bicycles. Offers a fast, reliable bicycle courier service |
| Transportation | Tire Stewardship Manitoba | A not-for-profit organization managing the scrap tire recycling program on behalf of tire retailers in Manitoba |
| Transportation | University of Manitoba - Engineering Faculty | Research into renewable energy systems, plug-in vehicles, and anaerobic digesters. |
| Transportation | University of Manitoba - Natural Resources Institute (NRI) | Researching and teaching resource management including use of alternative fuels in fleet vehicles |
| Transportation | University of Manitoba - Transport Institute (UMTI) | A leader in transportation research with a focus on economics and policy issues |
| Transportation | Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (The WRENCH) | Community training, mentorship of bicycle repair, access to unused unclaimed bikes, access to used bike parts |
| Transportation | Winnipeg Trails Association (WTA) | Coalition of volunteer trail builders and users focused on trail development and connectivity in Winnipeg |
| Transportation | Winnipeg Transit | Developing better ways to provide public transit. Experimenting with alternate fuels. Building rapid transit. |
| Transportation | Winnipeg Transit Riders Association | A citizen's group seeking to give Transit riders a voice. Works with riders, Winnipeg Transit, and government |
| Waste and recycling | Bio-Terre Systems Inc | Low temp anaerobic digestion and co-generation systems for converting methane from hog manure to energy |
| Waste and recycling | Buffalo Point First Nation | Awarded Hydro's Spirit of the Earth Award for establishing a recycling program with three community depots |
| Waste and recycling | Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) | A not-for-profit association of beverage manufacturers. Goal: recycling 75% of all Manitoba beverage containers |
| Waste and recycling | Earthbound Environmental | Environmental consulting firm provides integrated waste management services to public and private sectors |
| Waste and recycling | Eastman Recycling Services | Provides residential and commercial recycling in Steinbach and southeast Manitoba communities |
| Waste and recycling | Habitat for Humanity Re-Store | Building supply stores that accept and sell building materials that would have otherwise headed for landfills |
| Waste and recycling | Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MARRC) | Non-profit organization of manufacturers and marketers of oil products to steward used oil, oil filters, and containers |
| Waste and recycling | Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers (MARR) | Networking and support group for Manitoba recycling organizations with each other, government, and industry |
| Waste and recycling | Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation (MPSC) | Administers Manitoba's 2 cent per beverage container Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) levy |
| Waste and recycling | Manitoba Water Stewardship | Some Conservation Districts work on manure management and other programs to protect water |
| Waste and recycling | Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) | Industry-funded, non-profit organization operating a recycling program for packaging and printed paper |
| Waste and recycling | Thompson Recycling Centre (TRC) | Residential and business recycling, building material recycling, coordinates hazardous waste drop-off days |
| Waste and recycling | Tire Stewardship Manitoba | A not-for-profit organization managing the scrap tire recycling program on behalf of tire retailers in Manitoba |
| Youth | Assiniboine Park | Assiniboine Park Conservancy oversees the city's largest outdoor park, home to Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf, The Pavilion Gallery and numerous gardens, athletic fields, and natural spaces. The Programming and Education department develops and delivers educational programming to youth that focus on connecting participants to nature. |
| Youth | Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (CYCC) | Acting locally, provincially, federally, and internationally to empower youth to confront the climate crisis |
| Youth | Children's Health and Enviro Partnership (CHEP) | Concerned with how children’s health is affected by the built and natural environment |
| Youth | EcoLeague | Motivating students to help save the planet through school and community-based sustainability projects |
| Youth | Green Kids Inc | A non-profit, live-theatre group dedicated to environmental education for young people through performance |
| Youth | MB Education for Sus Dev Working Group (MESDWG)- no current website | Educators' working group promoting teaching methods to empower learners to help build a sustainable future |
| Youth | Manitoba Environmental Youth Network (MEYN) | Opportunities for youth to connect, share resources, collaborate on projects and stay informed on relevant issues |
| Youth | Sisler Environmental Helpers | Sisler's environment club - Inspiring younger generations to prevent an environmental crisis |
| Youth | University of Winnipeg - Ecological People in Action (EcoPIA) | University of Winnipeg student group focused on environmental and social justice issues |
| Youth | Vincent Massey Collegiate Sustainable Development Committee (no current website) | Student-led group focused on promoting projects in the school which exemplify a strong environmental ethic. |
