Carolinian Canada Coalition

About Carolinian Canada Coalition

Carolinian Canada Coalition is a registered charity and network of leaders located in downtown London on King St. The organization serves the Carolinian Zone, the southernmost region of Ontario stretching from Toronto to Windsor, by connecting science, community, and business to foster healthy ecosystems and climate-smart neighbourhoods. They work in the spirit and practice of reconciliation to support 14 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The coalition offers various cross-sector platforms that connect over 300 groups and 5,000 volunteers to protect local wildlife, water, and habitats. Their initiatives include the Southern Ontario Seed Strategy, which coordinates an ethical supply of native seeds for ecological restoration, and the distribution of Native Plant Garden Kits and community Pawpaw orchards. They also facilitate the Deshkan Ziibi Conservation Impact Bond (DZCIB), an innovative conservation finance model designed to mobilize capital for habitat conservation, local green economic development, and wildlife protection. The organization describes its approach as centering Indigenous knowledge and leadership. They partner with Indigenous communities, conservation organizations, landowners, and municipalities to lead, save, steward, and seed projects on the land. Their work includes protecting habitats for species at risk, enhancing habitat quality with native plants, and developing climate-resilient solutions. The coalition also provides resources such as the Southern Ontario Seed Saver Tool and the Big Picture 2030 map to track success in their landscape targets.