"China itself is secretive about these purchases, but the International Institute for Sustainable Development, a Canadian think-tank, calculates that it has bought 5m hectares in developing countries; others think the total is higher."
"The world-class Experimental Lakes Area [...] has been granted charitable status."
"It allows us to diversify our fundraising," said IISD-ELA executive director Matthew McCandless. "Right now, a lot of money is coming from government and now, we can receive money from Canadian citizens. This will ensure that the ELA will remain a viable operation for years to come."
"The group that now runs the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario says it’s improved its chances of staying sustainable."