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Indigenous Nations are stepping up, working to create new protected areas and sustain biodiversity. Indigenous Nations can help Canada become a global leader in conservation and much more. Indigenous-led conservation offers positive, transformative change— for the land, communities and regional economies.
Read MoreInvesting in Indigenous stewardship will deliver local and national benefits, now and into the future. It is proven to generate good-paying jobs, spur major purchases from suppliers and provide certainty for industry. At the same time, it is helping Canada meet commitments to conserve nature, address climate change and advance reconciliation.
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The pressure is on for us to act. Not only is Canada expected to meet our 2020 commitments, but time is also running out for nature itself. Thankfully, Canada has a powerful partner in sustaining biodiversity: Indigenous nations.
Read MoreIncrementalism and business as usual won’t save the planet. We must take bold, ambitious action to conserve the diversity of life. Indigenous Nations are stepping forward with proposals for achieving these goals. It’s time to support their leadership and partner in conservation.
Read MoreAt the Nature Champions Summit, Canada can demonstrate its support of Indigenous stewardship and showcase the leadership of Indigenous Peoples in conserving globally significant places like the boreal—the largest intact forest left in the world. By working together, Canada and Indigenous Nations can offer a model for the world of conservation rooted in respect, responsibility and reconciliation.
Read MoreAustralia shows how much can be achieved when governments make long-term investments in Indigenous Protected Areas and Indigenous land management.
Read MoreScience tells us that the most effective way to address the biodiversity crisis and reduce climate impacts is to protect large intact landscapes. The best opportunities to do so in Canada are emerging from the many Indigenous nations and communities that are working to conserve sizeable portions of boreal forest.
Read MoreBright yellow and slate blue Canada warblers have been flying out of the boreal forest in the past few months heading south for the winter.
Read MoreAs Canada embarks on one of the biggest conservation initiatives in its history, Indigenous efforts to protect the land are taking on even greater significance.
Read MoreWhether we live in dense city neighborhoods or deep in the woods, we all depend upon vibrant natural landscapes to keep the air clean, the water safe and the climate stable.
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