The Nature Conservancy

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Science

Natural Climate Solutions for Canada

A new study, which was led by Nature United with 38 experts from 16 institutions, found that in 2030, Natural Climate Solutions can reduce annual emissions by 78 Mt—equal to powering every home in Canada for about 3 years.

What It Means for Canada
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Indigenous Leadership: Together, Nature United and the federal government contributed $30M to support Indigenous co-governance of Thaidene Nëné in the Northwest Territories, protecting 6.5M acres. © Pat Kane

About Nature United

Reimagining Conservation

The world is changing, and our approach to conservation must change too. Over the next decade, Nature United will work with Indigenous communities, all levels of government and across all sectors to accelerate the funding, adoption and implementation of Natural Climate Solutions.

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Whale Tail Humpback whale dives in the channel in front of the Spirit Bear Lodge. Klemtu, British Columbia. © Jason Houston

Our Priorities

United as Nature and People

Our vision is for a sustainable Canada where nature is the foundation of human well-being, prosperity and opportunity for future generations.

Our Stories

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Conservation Update

Respectful Hunting and Knowledge Sharing in Thaidene Nëné

Community Camp In March 2021, members of the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation traveled to the edge of Ɂedacho Tué (Artillery Lake) for a community hunt and culture camp. © Pat Kane
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Program Overview

Marine Program

Oct. 13, 2020

Great Bear Sea illustration of the British Columbia coast showing fish, wildlife, boats and people. © Nature United
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Blog

Emerging Leaders in Kitasoo/Xai’xais

Oct. 13, 2020

The Watchman Totem Pole watches over the village of Klemtu from in front of the Kitasoo/Xai'xais Big House in Klemtu, BC. © Jason Houston
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Conservation Update

A Vision for Clayoquot Sound

Clayoquot Sound Coastline An aerial view of Clayoquot Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. © Bryan Evans
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Conservation Update

Technical Support Team for Indigenous Guardians

Doug Neasloss A boat operated by the Kitasoo Coastal Guardian Watchmen and Spirit Bear Lodge, near Klemtu, British Columbia © Ruth Fremson / New York Times
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Opportunity

Our Global Affiliate

With the backing of the world’s largest conservation organization, we bring the best global science, innovation and resources to Canada.

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