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A word from FGM – April 2021<\/h4>\n

It was just a year and a half ago: Montreal was the site of the\u00a0largest-ever demonstration for the environment<\/a> and the ecological transition in Canadian history, as 500,000 people marched peacefully alongside Greta Thunberg. Montrealers responded overwhelmingly to the call put out by our young people, and reinforced the city\u2019s reputation as one of the most engaged in climate issues on the continent, if not in the world.<\/p>\n

The Greater Montreal area has faced an increase in both the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, as evidenced by the\u00a0heatwave of July 2018<\/a>, which led to 66 premature deaths, and the\u00a0unprecedented floods of 2017 and 2019<\/a>, which hit thousands of residents. As well, it is estimated 1,500 individuals die prematurely each year due to Montreal\u2019s poor air quality. Those living in the most disadvantaged areas, in particular the elderly, children and immigrant or racialized populations, are most at risk.<\/p>\n

Time to act<\/h4>\n

These data<\/a>\u00a0demonstrate the human cost of environmental problems, and the need to bolster our climate resilience. As a community foundation dedicated to working towards the realization of the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals, FGM must also heed that call from our youth, and take up these challenges.<\/p>\n

That is why, this year, FGM is launching its Collective Fund for Climate and Ecological Transition. We are committing an initial investment of half a million dollars. This Fund will support projects that pursue the following goals:<\/p>\n

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  1. Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fight climate change;<\/li>\n
  2. Protect natural environments, support greening initiatives and reinforce adaptation and resilience;<\/li>\n
  3. Raise awareness among, and mobilize, citizens and community groups;<\/li>\n
  4. Conduct research, collect data or publish scientific studies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Many angles of intervention<\/h4>\n

    The Fund has already played a role in launching, in collaboration with the Trottier Family Foundation and with the support of the City of Montreal, the\u00a0Montreal Climate Partnership<\/a>. It is an initiative that seeks to mobilize the Montreal community to reduce GHG emissions by 55% by 2030. Also on the radar: putting our city on the path to carbon neutrality by 2050.<\/p>\n

    Heatwaves and floods have told us of the importance of greening our territory. And now, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the critical role our natural environments play in maintaining public health. That is why FGM will also soon announce initiatives that aim to protect Greater Montreal\u2019s green and blue corridors.<\/p>\n

    But that is only a start. We will, as well, announce before the end of this year a\u00a0carbon footprint reduction target<\/a>\u00a0for our investment fund, and other projects that will contribute to making Montreal one of the greenest cities in the world. That will make our young people proud, and sustain hope in a generation that truly needs it.<\/p>\n

    Karel Mayrand
    \nPresident and CEO
    \nFoundation of Greater Montr\u00e9al<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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