Established in 1998, Windfall Ecology Centre is an environmental non profit organization and social enterprise specializing in individual and community education and activation.
Through our programs and advocacy efforts, we seek to empower individuals, community groups and governments to build sustainable communities.
We design and deliver on-the-ground education, awareness and direct climate change mitigation programs.
Major areas of endeavour include energy conservation, renewable energy production, water protection education and leadership development.
What We Do
Windfall Centre has a long track record of success working with all levels of government to design, develop, implement and administer environmental initiatives.
We continue to help shape public policy, as well as deliver education and conservation programs throughout Ontario.
At the provincial level, Windfall Ecology Centre provides technical support and services for community based renewable energy projects and were key advisors in the creation of the Ontario Green Energy Act and the Lake Simcoe Protection Act.
Our Climate Change Work
The Windfall Ecology Centre works at the community level with action oriented programs designed to reduce green house gas emissions which are the leading cause of dangerous climate change.
At the provincial and national level we work to develop and promote programs in support of Canada's Kyoto Protocol commitments.
Windfall also works internationally on climate change issues and has official 'observer status' with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where we strive along with other environmental organizations to ensure the environmental integrity of the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol are maintained.
Windfall Executive Director, Brent Kopperson has served as an adviser to Canada's Delegation at Kyoto negotiating sessions.