Investment in nature grows and aligns with the value and benefits nature creates for communities, cultures and economies–today and for future generations.
The Hub is driving a fivefold increase in investments in nature with public, private, philanthropic, and Indigenous leaders. Together we will scale nature-positive activities across the country that support solutions for biodiversity and climate.
Fostering Awareness and Learning
Building the Will and Capacity to Act
Supporting Action and Investment
We ask any participant of the Hub to uphold the values that underpin the initiative:
Recognition and Commitment to Indigenous Rights and Stewardship: Participants acknowledge the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to their ancestral lands and connections with nature, as well as their role in conservation; prioritizing and actively supporting Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship initiatives
Collaborative:Participants engage in respectful and collaborative dialogue with other participants; sharing information and knowledge and recognizing and valuing others’ diverse perspectives and expertise
Authentic: Participants’ actions align with the vision, mission, and values of the Hub; recognizing the importance of genuine and meaningful action to make progress in the issue space
Innovative: Participants embrace innovation and creativity, and seek to challenge the status quo and explore new solutions
Supportive: Participants desire to fill gaps and address unmet needs within the conservation finance landscape in Canada, as identified by the Hub and its Partners
Equitable and inclusive: Participants treat other participants equally and fairly (regardless of an organization’s capacity or influence) and work towards inclusive and equitable solutions that benefit all of society
Continuous learning and improvement: Participants are open to learning and continuously improving their own practices and contributing to the improvement of others’
I have been a passionate advocate for sustainability for over twenty years. I have previously worked with UN Agencies, the trade union movement, academia and the federal government on issues related to natural resource governance, corporate sustainability performance and sustainable finance.
I hold an MA and PhD in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and an MA in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University. I serve on the advisory boards of Diversity in Sustainability and the Academy for Sustainable Innovation.
I cherish my South Asian roots, am mom to an aspiring track cyclist, and have varied interests in art, travel, hiking and transformational leadership practices.
Courtney Kehoe is an executive leader focussed on critical sustainability issues. She is the Director of Partner Engagement of the Nature Investment Hub. Courtney honed her Environmental, Social, and Governance expertise in six years as a Consultant at Stratos Inc. As a fourth generation lobster fisher in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Courtney understands firsthand the complex interplay between environmental stewardship, economic sustainability, and cultural connections to nature. Courtney has a Masters of Science in Environmental Sustainability.
Paige Olmsted is an environmental scientist leading research on conservation finance in Canada. Paige is the Program Director of Nature-Based Solutions at the Smart Prosperity Institute and the Conservation Finance Specialist at the Nature Investment Hub. Paige’s research focuses on how we account for, make decisions about, and value nature. Paige has an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University, and a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of British Columbia.
Alice Irene Whittaker is a communications leader with a focus on storytelling related to the environment and gender equity. She served as Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa from 2022-24. Prior to that, she dedicated 4 years as the Director of Public Relations & Communications at SPI. Previously, she was the Director of Public Relations at Plan International Canada, a Communications Consultant for CPWCH, and Associate Director of Communications at WE Charity. Alice Irene co-founded, and was Executive Director of, Mother Nature Partnership. Her debut book is coming Fall 2024.
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