History Of The David Suzuki Foundation

David Suzuki is an award-winning Canadian scientist, environmentalist and science broadcaster. Since the start of his career, he has made a difference in both Canadian society and the world by immeasurably improving the lives of others. He has been actively contributing to improve the environment and to spread awareness to the world of the negative consequences it can face if the environmental issues were to be ignored. And as an effort to improve the environment and being an activist to promote the idea of an eco-friendly and sustainable world, he has spent a majority of his career broadcasting and documenting many programs that reinforce the same idea, and has also established The David Suzuki foundation in 1991. He is the Greatest Canadian

His most prominent and effective contribution to the Canadian society and the world is the creation of The David Suzuki Foundation, whose aim is to conserve the environment and to create a sustainable Canada through science-based research, education and policy work. The foundation has launched a number of successful programs that have a common goal of improving the Canadian society by solving many Global issues. Their top goals include, protecting Canada’s climate by providing clean energy solutions, ensuring that Canadians enjoy the right to live in a healthy environment, transforming the Canadian economy, and rebuilding Canada’s community. With the help of his foundation, Suzuki has constantly informed the public about the global crisis and environmental issues. And encourages them to be active in making a positive change for the environment and society. He has also introduced a variety of challenges and events which promote ‘going green’ and encourage the Canadian public, especially the youth, to take part in activities that increase the social awareness among the public concerning the environment. They are also meant as an attempt to improve some of the environmental conditions. ‘The Nature Challenge’ and ‘The Global Day of Action Event’ are two prime examples of Suzuki and his foundation’s

He is renowned for his radio and television programs that explain the complexities of the natural sciences in a compelling, easily understood way. David Suzuki has had an amazing broadcasting career over the past 30 years. His journey started in 1979 with him hosting the television show “The Nature of Things”. This series was aired in over 50 countries worldwide. He also is the host of the series “The Secrets of Life”, and in 1985 he won the United Nations Environment Program Medal for his efforts in his hit television series “A Planet for the Taking” which attracted 1.8 million viewers per episode. David has also published over 30 books all about the environment and ways that we can protect mother earth. He has been rewarded with numerous awards and honors for his successful and continuous works. In 1976 he had won Canada’s most prestigious award, the ‘Order of Canada Officer’ award. Some other rewards and honors that he has received are UNESCO’s ‘Kalinga Prize’ for science in 1986, the ‘Order of British Columbia’ in 1995, and the ‘Honorary Right Livelihood Award.’ His broadcasting career has influenced many people to take action for the better of the environment, which has cemented his place as one of Canada’s most recognizable, influential, and vocal