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The Hub is committed to promoting nature finance approaches in Canada that centre Indigenous rights, jurisdiction and knowledge systems, support the establishment of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), and Indigenous-led nature-based solutions, such as Guardians programs and stewardship initiatives.
Meaningful economic reconciliation can only be achieved through strong, collaborative partnerships with Indigenous leaders and organizations that are rooted in reciprocity. It is through these relationships, and by invitation, that the Hub will amplify Indigenous voices and support the critical work of Indigenous Peoples on the ground.
We continuously engage in respectful dialogue with a growing number of Indigenous organisations and individuals that are leading impressive and vital work on nature and biodiversity. We are grateful for ongoing support of our work from the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, First 30×30, the RAD Network, Coast Funds, Wahkohtowin Development GP Inc., IISAAK Olam Foundation, Raven Indigenous Impact and NationsFirst Technologies, among others.
The RAD Network has initiated an “ecosystem mapping” project, in collaboration with the Nature Investment Hub and RAD’s wider network. Ecosystem mapping will help identify key communities, organizations and roles within the nature finance ecosystem, show interconnections and gaps, grow ethical space, and deepen relationships.
This is a timely exercise in the Canadian context given the abundance of new players and initiatives and the persistence of key barriers, such as the lack of policy pathways to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction over the lands and waters upon which nature-based solutions depend. RAD and NIH believe ecosystem mapping and the supporting conversations can spotlight shared strategic pathways to address ecosystem gaps such as lack of effective intermediaries, aligned financial investors, protocols, policy pathways for implementing nature based solutions, capacity investment needs, and ready projects for investment.
We partner with First 30×30, energized by our shared values and ambition, and our alignment on centering Indigenous Nations within a growing nature finance market in Canada. The First 30×30 Canada program supports Indigenous-led conservation to protect 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030. It focuses on advancing nature-based solutions (NbS) that combat climate change, restore ecosystems, and promote Indigenous sovereignty. The initiative partners with Indigenous governments, technical experts, and investors to create equitable, long-term projects with lasting environmental and social impact. First 30×30 is a partnership led by Nature For Justice, IISAAK OLAM Foundation, and Nature Focus.
