Toronto’s first resilience strategy provides clear steps for Toronto to survive, adapt and thrive in the face of the challenges facing the city due to inequality and climate change. The strategy comes from an inclusive, collaborative process that...

Ontario EcoHealth Ontario has launched a new website packed with tools and resources to help promote the important connection between community health and ecosystem health. Guides on improving green space access, and the benefits of nature can be...

50 Million Trees Program Funding Funding for the Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program has been announced by the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna and the office of the Minister of Natural Resources...

Prescribing Nature There is a growing body of evidence connecting exposure to natural spaces with a rise in emotional well-being and an overall positive impact on physical health. In fact, many doctors are prescribing nature – suggesting patients...

GIO was a sponsor and participant at the recent Grey to Green conference. We had the opportunity to learn from wide range of green infrastructure experts – we have summarized some of our key takeaways below: Naturalization can be a more effective...

Accounting for Green Infrastructure Often times, despite its multitude of economic, environmental, and social benefits, green infrastructure is overlooked or an afterthought in major capital allocation and investment decisions. The public sector...