Nature-based Solutions: Indigenous-led Conservation and Carbon Storage in Canada

Nature-based solutions are actions that restore, protect, or sustainably manage ecosystems while contributing to the well-being of societies and biodiversity. When led by Indigenous Peoples, nature-based solutions can contribute to economic development while supporting Indigenous governance and cultures. Despite being interconnected, innovations in climate action and conservation are often isolated from one another. The resources below are outputs of a project led by the CRP in collaboration with Anwaatin and Shared Value Solutions, and funded by the Metcalf Foundation.

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This report is a synopsis of a 2018-2019 research and engagement project entitled, Nature-Based Solutions: Indigenous-led Conservation and Carbon Storage in Canada. The purpose of this project was to explore the potential alignment of Indigenous-led conservation (i.e. conservation and stewardship led by Indigenous Peoples) and Indigenous-led (nature-based) carbon storage by centering Indigenous perspectives. The gathering strove to identify the opportunities, challenges, and priorities in the convergence of these two innovations in environmental governance.