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a red canoe making its way through a winding stream surrounded by green marsh
West Coast A secluded beach to camp, just north of Tofino, on the West Coast of the Vancouver Island. © Sara Kempner/TNC Photo Contest 2019

Working Toward A Future Where People and Nature Thrive

We unite partners in governments, industries, non-profits and communities to define new pathways towards a sustainable future. We invest in people to drive change at the scale and pace we need to address the greatest challenges we face. What we do is informed by the best global science and different ways of knowing.

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Forest floor closeup of a a moss-covered tree trunk on the floor of a west coast forest © yokeetod
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Round dance The Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation community participates in a round dance to mark the official protection of Thaidene Nëné. © Pat Kane
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Parliament Hill Overlooking the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario in autumn. © DenisTangneyJr
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Forest floor closeup of a a moss-covered tree trunk on the floor of a west coast forest © yokeetod

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Climate Change

We advance Natural Climate Solutions to protect, better manage and restore nature to mitigate climate change.

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Round dance The Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation community participates in a round dance to mark the official protection of Thaidene Nëné. © Pat Kane

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Indigenous-Led Conservation

We put Indigenous rights at the heart of conservation by investing in Indigenous leadership and priorities.

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Resilient Lands and Waters

From forest to sea, we work to create lasting conservation solutions that support thriving communities and ecosystems.

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Parliament Hill Overlooking the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario in autumn. © DenisTangneyJr

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Policy and Practice

We bring together communities, industries and governments to create tangible outcomes for people and nature.

Climate People Resilience Policy

Conservation is no longer just about acres protected; it must also involve working with local people to build sustainable economies—that’s what Nature United has been doing successfully in Canada for 10 years.

John McCall MacBain

McCall MacBain Foundation
Nature in the City red leaves reflected in the glass windows of a building in downtown Vancouver © chinaface / iStock

Our Insights

As the Canadian affiliate of the world's largest conservation organization, we bring the latest science and critical thinking to Canada's most pressing issues. We also work with Indigenous communities to elevate different ways of knowing.

See Our Latest Thinking
Humpback Whale British Columbia's 21-million-acre Great Bear Rainforest is the largest coastal temperate rainforest on Earth. © Jon McCormack

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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.