Good News
You will find in this section examples of achievements showing that progress is made such as new laws, standards, and norms that support more compassionate and more ecologically responsible practices on the Planet. You will also find reports and research findings that either indicate progress on the path towards greater ecological balance, or provide guidance for such.
Right to Repair
The Right to Repair initiative supports a shift away from our throwaway culture by empowering people to fix broken items instead of discarding them. Repairing extends the life of our belongings, reduces waste, saves money, and helps protect the environment — a win for...
Protecting Crustaceans Under Ontario’s PAWS Act
Crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans feel pain — a fact now supported by a solid body of scientific research worldwide. Yet in Ontario, they are not protected under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act, leaving them vulnerable to inhumane treatment in...
Tree Equity: Ensuring Green Spaces for All
We are thrilled to announce that GentleWays has received a grant from Nature Canada this fall to advance our work on tree equity in Ottawa. This vital initiative addresses disparities in urban tree cover, as highlighted in the attached CBC article, which shows that...
Ban on Trawling: Protecting our Oceans
The health of oceans and their inhabitants is as crucial, if not more so, as the wellbeing of our forests. As the primary source of 50-85% of the Earth’s oxygen, oceans play a vital role in sustaining life on our planet. By protecting marine eco-systems, we’re not only protecting bio-diversity but also ensuring the long-term health of our planet.
Gentle Ways 2023-2024 Impact Report
We are thrilled to announce the release of our very first Impact Report for the year 2023-2024. The report offers an in-depth look at GentleWays for OurPlanet work, featuring our devoted team, and a message from our Founder, Aïda Warah. It also summarizes GentleWays’...
Sustainable Conferencing Practices: For the Planet
Committed to organizing and operating sustainable conferences and meetings with minimal carbon footprint? We, at GentleWays for OurPlanet, have designed this booklet to help you do so!
Our second community tree planting event
Our heartfelt thanks to the many individuals who made our second tree planting at Mowat Farm Park in Barrhaven event a great success. First the Steering Committee – Ashley Janna, Carole Nehme, Colette Corban, Hashem Y Hashem, and Mounir Gedeon – who, over the past...
Lebanese community volunteers plant hundreds of trees in Barrhaven
Members of the Lebanese community came together to plant trees in Barrhaven on Saturday morning Read more in the Ottawa Citizen
The Ottawa Citizen published an article by Teke from our board of directors
Our work supporting more animal protection practices in Canada got a boost with a letter to the editor published today, October 4th 2023, in the Ottawa Citizen. The letter was drafted by Teke Rerri, the project lead and Director on our Board of Directors. Please...
Rivers as Persons
This article by GentleWays for OurPlanet founder and executive director Aïda Warah originally appeared in Peace and Environment News. An exciting movement is emerging world-wide that aims to have natural landscapes such as rivers, forests, lakes, and mountains legally...