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In 2030, Natural Climate Solutions can reduce annual emissions by 78 mT—equal to powering every home in Canada for about 3 years.

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Significant Mitigation Potential

The 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.

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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.
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

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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

"To rise to the challenge of the climate crisis, we urgently need new leadership and untapped solutions. Nature United has collaborated with leading experts to produce the foundational science on the potential for nature in Canada to mitigate global climate change. This study provides a powerful rationale for bold investment by philanthropists, governments, and industries in Natural Climate Solutions." 

— John McCall Macbain, McCall Macbain Foundation

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