We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren.
Our approach invests in people to drive change at the scale and pace we need to address the greatest challenges we face. We bring together communities, industries and governments to set a new course for sustainable resource use that supports nature, bolsters economies, and respects culture and values.
In all of our work, we put Indigenous rights and authority at the heart of conservation, creating new pathways for reconciliation and investing in leadership and community well-being. And our work is informed by the best global science and supported by the leadership of the world’s largest conservation organization.
Across all of our priorities, our work is underpinned by our commitment to two critical values: Advancing Reconciliation and Global Impact.
Advancing Reconciliation
We put Indigenous rights and authority at the heart of conservation, creating new pathways for reconciliation and investing in leadership and community well-being.
Advancing Reconciliation
Project Overview
A United Approach in the Boreal Forest
We're conserving a vast forest of wildlife and carbon by partnering with Indigenous leaders and local communities.
Partnerships
Eyes and Ears of the Land
Indigenous Guardians are the “eyes and ears” of their territories – they are men and women who are using Indigenous knowledge and practices, blended with western science to monitor and steward their traditional lands and waters across Canada. Nature United supports these important programs with technical tools, networking, research, and more.
Success
Thaidene Nëné: Largest Indigenous-Led Protected Land Area
For more than 10 years, the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation has been working to advance the Nation’s vision for their traditional homeland in the Northwest Territories: a 6.5 million-acre protected area called Thaidene Nëné.
Global Impact
As an affiliate of the world’s largest conservation organization, we bring global innovation and investment to Canada, and amplify Canadian leadership to tackle world challenges.
Our Global Impact
Interview
Connecting Forests
As coordinator of the Staying Connected partnership, Jessica Levine works across teams and borders to keep eastern Canadian forests intact.
Project Overview
Reimagining Conservation in Great Bear
More than a decade ago, our global affiliate was invited to join a mission to conserve the Great Bear Rainforest: 19-million acres of the world's largest intact coastal rainforest.
Report
Natural Climate Solutions
A study completed by our global affiliate and 15 other institutions revealed that better stewardship of the land in places like Canada's boreal could have a bigger role in fighting climate change than previously thought.
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.
