Developing Solutions for People and Nature
Nature is the foundation of strong communities and a prosperous economy. Solutions that are good for people must also be good for our underlying natural systems. Our collection of research shows the breadth of our expertise.

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Indigenous Right Relations Strategy and Action Plan
Learn about Nature United’s commitment to advancing right relations with Indigenous Peoples by reading our strategy and action plan.
Published Science
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Flood Effects on Road–Stream Crossings
Economic and Ecological Benefits of Stream Simulation Designs
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L’initiative Staying Connected
Pour reconnecter la nature et les humains par-delà les frontières
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Nature, Data, and Power
An attempt to bring cross-disciplinary conversations among ecology, evolution, behavior, and genetics on the one hand and critical perspectives from the social sciences and humanities on the other into the pages—and in front of the readers—of a scientific journal.
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Protect, manage and then restore lands for climate mitigation
Study published in Nature: Climate Change with lead authors Susan Cook-Patton and Ronnie Drever
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Natural Climate Solutions for Canada
This study shows that Canada can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 78 megatonnes CO2e in 2030 through Natural Climate Solutions.
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Connectivity Guidelines
Guidelines for conserving connectivity through ecological networks and corridors co-authored by Jessica Levine
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Enabling Coexistence
Navigating predator-induced regime shifts in human-ocean systems by Jenn Burt
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Conservation Through Co-Occurrence
Woodland caribou as a focal species for boreal biodiversity by Dr. Ronnie Drever
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Staying Connected Initiative
Map showing the Northern Appalachian-Acadian region, the most intact temperate broadleaf forest in the world.
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Reports and Evaluations
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Budget Recommendations 2023
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This submission offers three recommendations for Finance Canada’s consideration as it prepares to announce the Government of Canada’s 2023 budget.
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Indigenous Right Relations Strategy & Action Plan
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Our organization is committed to advancing right relations with Indigenous Peoples. This is a summary of our plan, built on five strategic commitments, will carry us through to 2025, when we comprehensively revisit our organizational strategic plan.
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COP15 Scorecard
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The Global Biodiversity Framework will be a success if it is and includes these 10 elements.
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Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations
Nature United's submission for the annual pre-budget consultations in advance of the upcoming federal budget.
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Supporting Indigenous Youth
Indigenous knowledge systems, languages, and cultures were developed through the relationship with the land, resulting in an interdependent relationship between the two. Being out on the lands and waters leads to positive outcomes for Indigenous youth.
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Moose Summary Report
A summary report showcasing Considerations and Recommendations for Initiating Indigenous-led Moose Monitoring and Research
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Economic Impact of Bear Viewing and Bear Hunting
A report produced by the Center for Responsible Travel with support from Nature United about the economic impact of bear tourism in the Great Bear Rainforest.
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A Blueprint for Action
Examines the future of conservation finance and proposes a set of concrete steps to further explore and develop funding opportunities.
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Valuing Coastal Guardian Watchmen
A business case for Indigenous Guardian programs prepared by EPI EcoPlan International, Inc. for Nature United and The Coastal Steward Network.
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Building Partnerships
Nature United’s Guidance for Building Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples
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Communications Guidelines
Nature United has developed guidelines to direct and support our communications with and about our work with Indigenous partners.
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Supporting Indigenous-led Conservation
Nature United’s approach to working in partnership with Indigenous peoples.
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High Conservation Values in Northwest Manitoba
A comprehensive assessment of ecological values in northwestern Manitoba. Prepared by ArborVitae Environmental Services Ltd., the assessment conforms to the framework of High Conservation Values of the Forest Stewardship Council standard of sustainable forest management.
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Climate Resilience, Lessons from Abroad
Case studies from around the world on pioneering efforts to build climate resilience into fisheries and coastal communities, including one from Nature United on BC.
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Fishing for Solutions
Harvester perceptions of climate change vulnerability in Canada's Pacific fisheries
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Canada's Agricultural Policy Framework
Leveraging the Power of Natural Climate Solutions in Canada's Next Agricultural Policy Framework
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